Chapter SixLaetitia heard the door move quietly and opened her eyes.
For a moment she was still in the dreams in which she was with the King.
Then she saw Marie-Henriette’s face looking at her and came back to reality.
“You are awake!” Marie-Henriette exclaimed. “I thought you would sleep for another hundred years!”
With an effort Laetitia attempted to sit up in bed.
“What time is it?”
“After one o’clock and Gertrude wondered if you wanted anything to eat.”
“I don’t believe it! How could I have slept for so long?”
“Mama said we were not to disturb you.”
At the mention of her mother Laetitia gave a little cry.
“The King! He has arrived?”
“Yes, I believe so,” Marie-Henriette replied, “but Mama would not let us go and watch him inspect the Guard of Honour.”
Laetitia pushed the hai
