At one of her themed parties, as everyone came dressed in lavish costumes and masks, she approached Charles and hinted that she wouldn't be averse to having him take her virginity.In fact, Marie wished to trade an emerald and diamond ring for Charles' favors, but Charles obliged without the added incentive.Soon he and Marie embarked on a passionate but discreet affair.My lover had only one qualm about the queen:she was pretty but she had boyish hips and too small a bosom.