I am a priest, but I love courage and the unconfused mind which accompanies it.

You are a brave man." "I ?" humorously.
"Yes.

Who has heard you complain ?" "Against what ?" The Chevalier had propped himself on his elbow.
The Jesuit closed his lips and shook his head.
"Against what ?" with piercing eyes.

"Did I speak strange words when fever moved my tongue ?" "No, Monsieur." "You have said too much or too little," sharply.
"I have heard of Monsieur d'Herouville; he is not a good man." "Against what did I not complain ?" insistently.
"Against the misfortune which brought you here," lowly.
"You know?
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