Amelie colored slightly, and looked at her aunt as if questioning
whether she included Philibert among her children.
The Lady de Tilly guessed her thought, but pretending not to, bade
Felix proceed with the breakfast, and turned the conversation to
topics more general. "The Iroquois," she said, "had left the
Chaudiere and gone further eastward; the news had just been brought
in by messengers to the Seigniory, and it was probable, nay, certain
that they would not be heard of again. Therefore Le Gardeur and
Pierre Philibert were under no necessity of leaving the Manor to
search for the savages, but could arrange with Amelie for as much
enjoyment as they could crowd into these summer days."
"It is all arranged, aunt!" replied Amelie. "We have held a cour
pleniere this morning, and made a code of laws for our Kingdom of
Cocagne during the next eight days. It needs only the consent of
our suzeraine lady to be at once acted upon."
"And your suzeraine lady gives her consent without further
questioning, Amelie! although I confess you have an admirable way of
carrying your point, Amelie," said her aunt, laughing; "you resolve
first what you will do, and ask my approbation after.
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