This motive, by which I know that even Eugene de Canaples was actuated, was, St.Auban gave me to understand, his only one for embarking upon this business, as it was also Vilmorin's.

Now, M.de Luynes, I have to-day discovered that I had been duped by St.Auban and his dupe, Vilmorin.
St.Auban lied to me; another motive brings him into the affair.

He seeks himself, by any means that may present themselves, to marry Yvonne--and her estates; whilst the girl, I am told, loathes him beyond expression.

Vilmorin again is actuated by no less a purpose.

And so, what think you these two knaves--this master knave and his dupe--have determined?
To carry off Mademoiselle by force!" "Sangdieu!" I burst out, and would have added more, but his gesture silenced me, and he continued: "Vilmorin believes that St.Auban is helping him in this, whereas St.
Auban is but fooling him with ambiguous speeches until they have the lady safe.