Come, is there not something more than ten thousand livres behind that paper ?" "You banter.

I do not understand." "Is not madame's name there ?" "Well ?" "She is a widow, young, beautiful, and rich.

And this incriminating signature of hers,--what a fine thing it would be to hold over her head! She is a woman, and a woman is easily duped in all things save love." D'Herouville trembled.

"You are forcing war." "So be it," tranquilly.

"I will make one compact with you; if I find the paper I will inform you.