It will not be easy, but the game is in your hands, my Fille.

In a quiet room, with the book of the law open, and figures of damages given by a Catholic court and Judge--I think that will do it; and then the course of true philosophy will not long be interrupted in the house of Jean Jacques Barbille." "Monsieur--monsieur le juge, you mean that I shall do this, shall see George Masson and warn him--me ?" "Who else?
You are a friend of the family.

You are a public officer, to whom the good name of your parish is dear.

As all are aware, no doubt, you are the trusted ancient comrade of the daughter of the woman--I speak legally--Carmen Barbille nee Dolores, a name of charm to the ear.
Who but you then to do it ?" "There is yourself, monsieur." "Dismiss me from your mind.

I go to Quebec to-night, as you know, and there is not time; but even if there were, I should not be the best person to do this.