Try, however, to win the Chevalier's confidence by provoking his compassion.

He gambles a great deal, and WINS.

Do you know the cards well ?' 'Only a very little, as soldiers do.' 'I had thought you more expert.

You must find out if the Chevalier cheats; if he does, we have him.

He sees the English and Austrian envoys continually, and the young men of either Ministry sup repeatedly at his house.