One word of warning, M.de Luynes: do not let me learn that you are in my nephew's company, if you would not make me regret my clemency and repair the error of it by having you hanged.

And now, adieu!" I stood aghast.

Was I indeed dismissed?
Albeit naught had been said, I had not doubted, since my interview with him that morning, that did I succeed in saving Andrea my rank in his guards--and thereby a means of livelihood--would be restored to me.

And now matters were no better than they had been before.

He dismissed me with the assurance that he was merciful.