She yielded; and my valet and Claudine Lerouge were charged with this wicked substitution.

It is, therefore, the son of my mistress who bears the title of Viscount de Commarin, and who was arrested but a short time ago." M.Daburon had not hoped for a declaration so clear, and above all so prompt.

He secretly rejoiced for the young advocate whose noble sentiments had quite captivated him.
"So, count," said he, "you acknowledge that M.Noel Gerdy is the issue of your legitimate marriage, and that he alone is entitled to bear your name ?" "Yes, sir.

Alas! I was then more delighted at the success of my project than I should have been over the most brilliant victory.

I was so intoxicated with the joy of having my Valerie's child there, near me, that I forgot everything else.