Louise de la Vallière Chapter 32 - Which Treats of Gardeners, of Ladders, and Maids of Honor

In which the troubled king, thwarted by the vigilant Madame and her maids, seeks clandestine means to communicate with La Vallière, discovering the precarious situation wrought by an overlooked ladder and the watchful eyes of the palace. Amidst these gentle intrigues and whispered conversations, Malicorne and Montalais devise a plaintive stratagem to outwit Madame’s strict guardianship, preserving hope in the king’s tender pursuit.