22/26 I trust Bigot; he is faithful, and you may trust him, Madame, fair or foul! But he is not quick-witted. Your woman Javette is not faithful; but as her life is guaranteed she must stay with us until she can be securely placed. Indeed, I must take all with me--with one exception--for the priests and monks rule Paris, and they do not love me, nor would spare aught at my word." He was silent a few moments. Then he resumed in the same tone, "You ought to know how we, Tavannes, stand. |