." "The Marquis de Perigny!" interrupted the duchess, half rising from her seat.

"Do you mean to tell me that the Chevalier du Cevennes is the son of the Marquis de Perigny ?" For a moment her mind was confused; so many recollections awoke to life at the mention of this name.

"The Marquis de Perigny!" Beaufort smiled.

"Yes.

Do you not recall the gay and brilliant marquis of fifteen years ago ?" Madame colored.