Confess it, and have done." "Marshal!" "Well ?" "Is it possible that you suspect me ?" The cold eyes grew colder, and the thin lips almost disappeared.
"When three men watch each other as do Beauvais, Mollendorf and you, it is because each suspects the other of treachery.

You haven't watched me because I am old, but because I am old I have been watching you.

Mollendorf aspires to greatness, you have your gaze on the chancellorship, and curse me if the Colonel isn't looking after my old shoes! Am I to give up my uniform, my medals and my plume--for nothing?
And who the devil is this man Beauvais, since that is not his name?
Is he a fine bird whose feathers have been plucked ?" The minister did not respond to the question; he began instead to fidget in his chair.
"When I gave my word to his Highness the duke, it was without conditions.

I asked no favors; I considered it my duty.

Let us come to an understanding.