CHAPTER VI.

Marie Antoinette wishes to see Paris.--Intrigues of Madame Adelaide.-- Characters of the Dauphin and the Count de Provence.--Grand Review at Fontainebleau.--Marie Antoinette in the Hunting Field.--Letter from her to the Empress. Mischievous Influence of the Dauphin's Aunts on her Character.--Letter of Marie Antoinette to the Empress.--Her Affection for her Old Home.--The Princes are recalled from Exile.--Lord Stormont.--Great Fire at the Hôtel-Dieu.--Liberality of Charity of Marie Antoinette.--She goes to the Bal d'Opéra.--Her Feelings about the Partition of Poland.--The King discusses Politics with her, and thinks highly of her Ability.