By Jove, I should like to see this fellow!" said the Duke.
"We shall see him to-night," said Guerchard.
"To-night ?" said the Duke.
"Of course we shall; for he will come to steal the coronet between a quarter to twelve and midnight," said Guerchard.
"Never!" said the Duke.

"You don't really believe that he'll have the cheek to attempt such a mad act ?" "Ah, you don't know this man, your Grace ...

his extraordinary mixture of coolness and audacity.

It's the danger that attracts him.

He throws himself into the fire, and he doesn't get burnt.