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The Grey Cloak

CHAPTER III
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Father Chaumonot and I intend to apply to him for assistance.

Mazarin has not been very liberal.

Ah, how little they dream of the length and breadth and riches of this France across the sea! Monsieur le Marquis is rich ?" "Rich; but a bad Catholic truly." The Chevalier laughed without merriment.

"The marquis and charity?
Why not oil and water?
They mix equally well." "You do not seem quite friendly toward the Marquis ?" suggested Brother Jacques.
"No; I am not particularly fond of Monsieur le Marquis," patting the pommel of his sword.
"Monsieur le Marquis has wronged you ?" asked the priest, a fire leaping into his eyes.
"It is a private affair, Monsieur," coldly.
"Pardon me!" Brother Jacques made a gesture of humility.

He rolled the bread crumbs into a ball which he dropped into the bowl.


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