The Chevalier did not wholly ignore this advance.

D'Herouville would fight fair as became a gentleman, and that was enough.

Since they were soon to set about killing each other, what mattered the prologue?
The vicomte watched this play, and it caused him to smile.

He knew the purpose of these advances: it was to bring about the freedom of the Chevalier's cabin.

As yet neither he nor the count had found the golden opportunity.