[The Grey Cloak by Harold MacGrath]@TWC D-Link bookThe Grey Cloak CHAPTER XIII 6/28
Those almost incredible eyes,--what mystery lurked in their abysmal greys? "You, too, have suffered ?" the Chevalier repeated. "I ?" A shiver ran over Brother Jacques's frame; his form shook and vibrated like a harpstring rudely struck.
"Yes, I have suffered; but God is applying a remedy called forgetfulness.
They will carry you up to the deck this afternoon ?" "Yes.
I am told that there are to be games." Here Breton returned, followed by Victor, who carried a roll of paper in his hand.
Brother Jacques pressed the poet's arm affectionately. He had grown to love this youth whose cheeriness and amiability never left him. "Paul, my boy," said Victor, when the priest had gone, "I have started a ballade of double refrain." "Is it gay, lad ?" The Chevalier was glad to see his friend.
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