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' 'I have no curiosity to hear you swearing,' said the Baron.
'You think that I have no religion?
You suppose me destitute of honour.
Well,' she said, 'see here: I will not argue, but I tell you once for all: leave me this order, and the Prince shall be arrested--take it from me, and, as certain as I speak, I will upset the coach.

Trust me, or fear me: take your choice.' And she offered him the paper.
The Baron, in a great contention of mind, stood irresolute, weighing the two dangers.

Once his hand advanced, then dropped.

'Well,' he said, 'since trust is what you call it.