I voluntarily deprived myself of this proof, rather than give him further pain." "And now ?" "What am I to do?
I am waiting the count's return.

I shall act more freely after hearing what he has to say.

Tomorrow I shall ask permission to examine the papers belonging to Claudine.

If I find the letters, I am saved; if not,--but, as I have told you, I have formed no plan since I heard of the assassination.

Now, what do you advise ?" "The briefest counsel demands long reflection," replied the old fellow, who was in haste to depart.