I have been a soldier; I have seen hard service, too.

Mine is no cushion sword.

Youth?
'Tis a virtue, not a crime; and, besides, it is an excellent disguise." For some time she remained pensive.
"You are thinking of something, Mademoiselle." "Do you like adventure ?" "I subsist on it." "You have been a soldier; you are, then, familiar with the use of arms ?" "They tell me so," modestly.

What was coming?
"I have some influence.

May I trust you ?" "On my honor," puzzled, yet eager.
"There may be a comic opera, as you call it.