THE LAST CHASSE OF CHARLES X. 179 



mind. It is true that everything around contributed to 

 confirm these sad impressions. 



It was announced that everything was ready for his de- 

 parture; but, instead of returning alone, as was his usual 

 custom, he intimated his wish that Monseigneur the Dauphin 

 should accompany him. They were already on the staircase 

 of the vestibule. 



Suddenly, a courier was perceived advancing at full gallop 

 down the avenue. Charles X. remained motionless. In 

 another minute he was at the king's feet. Every eye was 

 turned towards him with a look of mournful inquiry. 



The courier muttered only a few words. He brought the 

 news from Paris of the 26th of July, 1830, five minutes P.M. 



