13/40 She set down the candle, breathing quickly, her amber eyes blazing with triumph. I trusted you." "I trusted, too, Monsieur; I trusted overmuch. Besides, desiring to become a nun, it would have compromised me." "Did you come three thousand miles to accomplish this ?" anger swelling his tones. "To how many gallants have you shown this ridiculous letter ?" His brain began to clear; for he saw that his love hung in the balance. |