

The orangery, which was at the other end, led by a covered way to the outhouses of the chateau. Next, Mademoiselle d’Andervilliers collected some pieces of roll in a small basket to take them to the swans on the ornamental waters, and they went to walk in the hot-houses, where strange plants, bristling with hairs, rose in pyramids under hanging vases, whence, as from over-filled nests of serpents, fell long green cords interlacing. The repast lasted ten minutes no liqueurs were served, which astonished the doctor. There were a great many people to luncheon. She undressed, and cowered down between the sheets against Charles, who was asleep. Lives, have penetrated, blended with them.
