commissioners-one a broker, and the other an artist-exhausted their eloquence on the Princesses, in entreating them to exert their influence with their Royal parent, to induce him to save France, and to secure places for his friends. The language was worthy of the mission. It was ludicrous to hear this comic deputation assuring the blood of Valois, "que c'etoit au Duc d'Orléans de ramasser une couronne, qui se trouvoit dans la boue."

When the deputation had retired, the Duke was, at length, discovered in the garden, and now the Princesses communicated in a moving appeal the visit of the Crown brokers. The Duke, however, would give no sign; not merely because the Royal Guard, and the Royal Family, were only two miles from Neuilly, and affairs were yet uncertain, for justice should be done to the courage of Louis-Philippe; he is not merely swayed by a sentiment of self-preservation; he has a yet greater regard for his pecuniary interest. Now, all this time, he was well aware that, by the law of France, the private property of the King of France merges in that of the country. This was a subject which, doubtless, his present Majesty had often talked over with his family counsellor, M. Dupin; but the revolt having broken out

to honour the Palais Royal with his presence; a high compliment to the Duke, but somewhat embarrassing.

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The King arrived, and scattered about his observations with his usual felicitous affability. Perceiving a group of deputies, and desirous of noticing them, he enquired their names. jamin Constant, Mechin," and others of that calibre! Under all circumstances, the King could only regard the presence of these individuals as an insult; he expressed himself in significant terms, and in a few minutes retired.

At this moment the result of the Algerine expedition was doubtful, and the Duke of Orleans showed much interest about the result. His anxiety to gain intelligence on this subject was evident. A few nights after, at a ball given by the Spanish Ambassador, a report was about, that news had arrived from Algiers. The Duke of Orleans was extremely anxious to ascertain the truth; and he at length addressed Baron d'Haussez, the Minister of Marine, and begged, if it were not considered indiscreet, to enquire whether there were any truth in the rumour of the arrival of a despatch.

"It is in my pocket," answered the Baron; "and I have the great pleasure to inform your

Royal Highness that it announces our complete triumph." The countenance of the Duke fell; he could not conceal his chagrin, and he walked away. In a few minutes, the Duke of Orleans quitted the ball; although his family, and their Sicilian Majesties, remained until a very late hour.

From this evening the Duke became more circumspect in his conferences with the Opposition. There were no more assemblies at the Palais Royal; but his Royal Highness sought for opportunities of discussing affairs with the agitators.

As the conspirators had, at this time, prepared every thing for the revolt, it was much feared that the success at Algiers might render it possible for the Ministry to maintain themselves without immediately having recourse to a coup d'état. It was therefore most important that the King should be induced to adopt some very unpopular measure. On the day of the departure of their Sicilian Majesties from Paris, the Duchess de Berri and the Orleans family attended them as far as Fontainbleau, and took leave of them in that town. The Duke de Blacas had been appointed by the King of France to accompany the Royal visiters to the frontiers of the king

to honour the Palais Royal with his presence; a high compliment to the Duke, but somewhat embarrassing.

The King arrived, and scattered about his observations with his usual felicitous affability. Perceiving a group of deputies, and desirous of noticing them, he enquired their names. "Benjamin Constant, Mechin," and others of that calibre! Under all circumstances, the King could only regard the presence of these individuals as an insult; he expressed himself in significant terms, and in a few minutes retired.

At this moment the result of the Algerine expedition was doubtful, and the Duke of Orleans showed much interest about the result. His anxiety to gain intelligence on this subject was evident. A few nights after, at a ball given by the Spanish Ambassador, a report was about, that news had arrived from Algiers. The Duke of Orleans was extremely anxious to ascertain the truth; and he at length addressed Baron d'Haussez, the Minister of Marine, and begged, if it were not considered indiscreet, to enquire whether there were any truth in the rumour of the arrival of a despatch.

"It is in my pocket," answered the Baron; "and I have the great pleasure to inform your

Royal Highness that it announces our complete triumph." The countenance of the Duke fell; he could not conceal his chagrin, and he walked away. In a few minutes, the Duke of Orleans quitted the ball; although his family, and their Sicilian Majesties, remained until a very late hour.

From this evening the Duke became more circumspect in his conferences with the Opposition. There were no more assemblies at the Palais Royal; but his Royal Highness sought for opportunities of discussing affairs with the agitators.

As the conspirators had, at this time, prepared every thing for the revolt, it was much feared that the success at Algiers might render it possible for the Ministry to maintain themselves without immediately having recourse to a coup d'état. It was therefore most important that the King should be induced to adopt some very unpopular measure. On the day of the departure of their Sicilian Majesties from Paris, the Duchess de Berri and the Orleans family attended them as far as Fontainbleau, and took leave of them in that town. The Duke de Blacas had been appointed by the King of France to accompany the Royal visiters to the frontiers of the king