Moreover, he believed him to be madly in love with Alba Steno.
That was one probability more in favor of his discretion.
Dorsenne would surely maintain silence with regard to a meeting in connection with which, if it were known, the cause of the contest would surely be mentioned.

It was only too clear that Gorka and Chapron had no real reason to quarrel and fight a duel.

But at ten-thirty, that is to say, three hours after the unreasonable altercation in the vestibule, Florent rang at the door of Julien's apartments.

The latter was at home, busy upon the last correction of the proofs of 'Poussiere d'Idees'.

His visitor's confidence upset him to such a degree that his hands trembled as he arranged his scattered papers.