Agnes Strickland's Queens of England

Authors: Strickland, Agnes, 1796-1874, Strickland, Elizabeth, 1794-1875, Kaufman, Rosalie

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“Germain, as well as their poverty would admit. In the spring he made a tour of France ; and during his absence Mary Beatrice retired to Chaillot again, where she was really happier than when compelled to observe court ceremonies. While there the royal family of France did not desert her, for they made her frequent visits, which she returned with her daughter^ though it cost her a struggle each time she went to court. She always appeared in her widow's weeds ; but the princess went in full court... costume.
[A.D. 1711.] Shortlyafterherson'sreturn, Mary Beatrice received a letter from her old friend, de Lauzun, informing her that peace between France and England would probably soon be established, and, if so, Louis XIV. could no longer acknowledge the title or cause of her son. This was sad news indeed, but the poor queen bore it calmly; and upon the heels of this report came assurance from Marlborough that the recall of the prince seemed certain to take place soon. Thus between hope and despair Mary Beatrice was kept in a constant state of excitement.MoreLess Read More Read Less

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