The Duke was presented by the British Ambassador and both the King and Queen spoke to him for several minutes. Then it was Isabella’s turn and finally with her heart fluttering wildly, Amé sank in a deep curtsey.
Marie Antoinette then looked at her with that dewy-eyed softness which conveyed to all who watched her a radiant expression of kindliness and charm.
“We are glad to welcome you to Versailles as the Ward of the Duke of Melyncourt,” the King said a little pompously.
“Thank you, Sire,” Amé answered.
“Is it your first visit to Paris?” Marie Antoinette asked,
“Yes, madame.”
“I hope it will be a very happy one,” the Queen said graciously.
“I thank you, madame.”
The interview was over, someone else was announced and Amé moved on to make way.
“He is just like the coins,” she said
