But at the same time she saw in the revelation two certain results.

In undeceiving Madame Gorka she made a mortal enemy for Madame Steno, and, on the other hand, never would the woman so deeply in love with her husband allow him to fight for a former mistress.

So, when they both entered the small salon of the Moorish mansion, Lydia's resolution was taken.

She was determined to conceal nothing of what she knew from unhappy Maud, who asked her, with a beating heart, and in a voice choked by emotion: "Now, will you explain to me what you want to say ?" "Question me," replied the other; "I will answer you.

I have gone too far to draw back." "You claimed that a woman was the cause of the duel between your brother and my husband ?" "I am sure of it," replied Lydia.
"What is that woman's name ?" "Madame Steno." "Madame Steno ?" repeated Maud.