The Hunchback of Notre Dame Book 10 Chapter V-1- The Retreat in which Monsieur Louis of France says his Prayers

In which the weary monarch Louis XI takes refuge in his austere chamber within the Bastille, pondering with keen scrutiny over the extravagant expenses of his household and the iron confines of a grim prison cage. Amidst whispered councils and urgent dispatches, the king receives tidings of unrest in Paris, his countenance concealing a curious blend of stern resolve and subtle satisfaction as the city’s tumultuous spirit reveals itself.