The storm is upon you; raise your head to meet it." Albert's impassibility contributed not a little to increase M.de Commarin's irritation.

Firm in an unchangeable resolution, the viscount listened like one fulfilling a duty: and his face reflected no emotion.
The count saw that he was not shaken.
"What have you to reply ?" he asked.
"It seems to me sir, that you have no idea of all the dangers which I foresee.

It is difficult to master the revolts of conscience." "Indeed!" interrupted the count contemptuously; "your conscience revolts, does it?
It has chosen its time badly.

Your scruples come too late.

So long as you saw that your inheritance consisted of an illustrious title and a dozen or so of millions, it pleased you.