Ten Years Later Chapter 56 - Story of a Dryad and a Naiad

In which the assembly at Madame’s evening reception unfolds with all the grace, wit, and subtle court intrigues characteristic of the French nobility, as Saint-Aignan captivates the company with a tale of mythical Dryads and youthful shepherds set in the verdant park of Fontainebleau. The story, richly adorned with compliments and social manoeuvring, sets the scene for a delicate interplay of characters amidst the charm and gaiety of the royal court.