Jean Reynaud, the Cure's godson.

That is why I have penetrated so easily into the confidence of these two charming women.

I have presented myself under the patronage and with the guarantee of the Church.

And then they have discovered that I could render them little services.

I know the country very well, and they will make use of me as a guide.
In a word, I am nobody; while you, Count Paul de Lavardens, you are somebody; so fear nothing, your turn will come with the fetes and balls.
Then you will be resplendent in all your glory, and I shall return very humbly into my obscurity." "You may laugh at me as much as you like; it is none the less true that during those ten days you will steal a march upon me--upon me!" "How upon you ?" "Now, Jean, do you want to make me believe that you are not already in love with one of these two women?
Is it possible?
So much beauty, so much luxury.