251 Look at du Barry. What is she wearing now? 252 Another one of her exotic fantasies? 253 She can't pass a mirror without seducing it. 254 Do you think she's wearing enough jewelry? 255 Never enough for du Barry. 256 She's coming. 257 Oh, I love your shoes, Victoire. 258 Oh, why, thank you. I got them from Christian in Paris. 259 - Oh, I must call on him. - Yes, you must. He's wonderful. 260 Madame du Barry would like to offer you some diamonds. 261 I have enough diamonds. 262 Snubbing the king's favorite is publicly criticizing the king's behavior. 263 All you need do is say a few words to her. 264 Because of rank she is not allowed to speak first. 265 I certainly have nothing to say to her. 266 Why should I approve of his cavorting with a harlot? 267 - Your Royal Highness. - Well, that's what she is. 268 Everyone knows she's from a brothel and that title was bought for her. 269 Your mother and I are very concerned. 270 Du Barry has been complaining to the king that you will not address her. 271 And you cannot afford to fall out of favor with the king. 272 Especially as your marriage... 273 ...not exactly on solid ground. 274 Fine. I'll talk to her. 275 There are a lot of people at Versailles today. 276 Yes, there are. 277 Those are my last words to that woman. 278 The first mechanical locks were made of wood. 279 Records show them in use some 4000 years ago in Egypt. 280 Any good fans? That one's pretty. 281 - Evening or daytime? - I like lace. 282 These are so du Barry. 283 - Do you like these for hair? - It's beautiful. 284 - You don't think it's too much? - Maybe one. 285 - One feather? - Yeah. 286 Or in white? 287 Can we get these in white, maybe? 288 I don't know if I like that one. 289 I love these. 290 Do you want these too? 291 Yeah, but in pink. 292 Oh, okay. Two in pink. 293 Has madame read the brief on our current situation? 294 No, I haven't read it yet. 295 Can you just tell me about it? 296 Well, the reforms in Poland by King Poniatowski have led to civil war. 297 The Russians and the Austrians have taken over a third of Poland... 298 ...which is, of course, distressing... 299 ...as Poland is a friend and ally of France. 300 Which sleeve do you like? With ruffles or without? |