Shadow of the Bastille

Episode 21

“I believe it.”

“I’ll go so far as to assure you that if the king doesn’t go up those stairs, she will come down them.”

“We can but hope,” said Saint-Aignan.

“And hope we shall,” replied Malicorne.

“I’m off to see the king, then.”

“I’m sure you’ll manage it perfectly.”

“At what hour should I expect my carpenter?”

“Eight o’clock.”

“And how long do you think it w…