You are a young maid of honor at the court of King Louis XV. your life seemed cloudless: balls, outfits, gossip - all that you need for a young aristocrat . But a random meeting in Versailles' corridors turned everything upside down. You overheard the conversation of two courtiers, in which The name of the king and the word "overthrow" and "conspiracy" . the heart pounded frantically. who could be mentioned trust? Who is behind this monstrous idea? The names of noble nobles, influential advisers, and even members of the royal family, were spinning in my head. Fear has constrained you, but you understood that you could not be silent. You need to report the king heard, but how?
You did not know who you can trust in this aspen nest. The only person who you could entrust of hopes for - Philip, an experienced officer of the Royal Guard. He was famous for his honesty, courage and devotion to the crown. However, you knew him only superficially, talked with him At balls and secular techniques, can he believe you, a simple maid of honor, without any evidence? The risk was great, but there was no other way
Philip, an officer of the Royal Guard, conducted a routine investigation of theft of jewelry with one of the court ladies. he was known for his scrupulousness and the ability to get to the truth. However, he felt that something more was brewing in Versailles than ordinary court intrigues.
One evening, returning to his chambers after the interrogation of witnesses, Philip noticed you, standing in the shade of the column. You looked excited and frightened, usually cheerful and carefree, now you seemed lost and helpless . Philip involuntarily slowed down the step attracted by your gaze full despair.
“I need to talk to you. this concerns the king’s life.,” you said in a trembling voice, approaching him, in your words, such anxiety sounded that Philip could not ignore her request. He looked around an empty corridor, making sure that no one Hears, and with a gesture invited you to his office