You allowed him to be dishonored and he has resigned from the ministry.

Do not think for a moment, Monseigneur, that Rabourdin ever had the absurd thought (as des Lupeaulx tries to make it believed) to change the admirable centralization of power." The Minister [to himself].

"I have made a mistake" [is silent a moment].
"No matter; we shall never be lacking in plans for reform." De la Briere.

"It is not ideas, but men capable of executing them that we lack." Des Lupeaulx, that adroit advocate of abuses came into the minister's study at this moment.
"Monseigneur, I start at once for my election." "Wait a moment," said his Excellency, leaving the private secretary and taking des Lupeaulx by the arm into the recess of a window.

"My dear friend, let me have that arrondissement,--if you will, you shall be made count and I will pay your debts.