Why?
Oh, Monsieur le Chevalier, having an income, need not be paid moneys; because Monsieur le Chevalier was born in the saddle, his father is an eagle, his grandsire was a centaur.

And don't forget the grey cloak, lad, the apple of my eye, the admiration of the ladies, and the confusion of mine enemies; my own particular grey cloak." By this time the Chevalier was getting into his clothes; fine cambrics, silk hose, velvet pantaloons, grey doublet, and shoes with buckles and red heels.
"But the grey cloak, Monsieur Paul.

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." began the lackey.
"What! you have dared to soil it ?" "No, Monsieur; but you have forgotten that you loaned it to Monsieur de Saumaise, prior to your departure to Italy.

He has not returned it." "That's not like Victor.