'And me a pouncet-box?' added Annora.

'And me a French puppet dressed Paris fashion?' said Dolly.

'And what shall he bring Lucy?' added Bess.

'I know,' said Annora; 'the pearls that mother is always talking
about! I heard her say that Lucy should wear them on her wedding-
day.'

'Hush!' interposed Lucy, 'don't you see my father yonder on the
step, beckoning to you?'

The children flew towards Sir Marmaduke, leaving Berenger and Lucy
together.

'Not a word to wish me good speed, Lucy, now I have my wish?' said
Berenger.

'Oh, yes,' said Lucy, 'I am glad you should see all those brave
French gentlemen of whom you used to tell me.'

'Yes, they will be all at court, and the good Admiral is said to be
in high favour. He will surely remember my father.'

'And shall you see the lady?' asked Lucy, under her breath.

'Eustacie? Probably; but that will make no change. I have heard
too much of _l'escadron de la Reine-mere_ to endure the thought of