Now, Madame Gerdy will deny all.

I know her; with her head on the block, she will deny it.

My father doubtless will turn against me.

I am certain, and I possess proofs; now this crime makes my certitude but a vain boast, and renders my proofs null and void!" "Explain it all to me," said old Tabaret after a pause--"all, you understand.

We old ones are sometimes able to give good advice.