All is well before a woman smiles and shakes the world’s balance. All is well before a woman smiles and shakes the world’s balance.Francis de Brangelton to Henrietta d’Arringnon - 1693 How did they manage to embroil me into this fine mess? Henrietta fumed when she reached Les Halles a day later. De la Fleure had written the introduction letter over dinner at the Lion’s Feast Tavern and handed it to her with a promise to notify M. de Tavenier of “Henri’s” imminent visit. She could not refuse without causing a scene there. How did they manage to embroil me into this fine mess? I will just tell M. de Tavenier that I am a woman, and we will see how fast he will throw me out on the streets! She knocked and handed de la Fleure’s letter to the footman. I don’t care! I will just tell M. de Tav

