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THE PLAN OF ACTION

Sartines had allowed himself to sleep late, as he had managed the multitude very well during the dauphiness' reception, and he was trying on new wigs at noon as a kind of holiday when Chevalier Jean Dubarry was announced.
The minister of police was sure that nothing unpleasant had occurred, as the favorite's brother was smiling.