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The Grey Cloak

CHAPTER IV
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I slept last night at the Pineapple in Fontainebleau.
I repeat to you, I arrived scarce two hours ago." It was now for the first time that he noted the seriousness of the faces confronting him.
"And I repeat that you arrived last night." "Monseigneur, that is telling me that I lie!" "Then tell the truth." Mazarin did not particularly relish the Chevalier's haughtiness.

"You were in Paris last night." "Monseigneur, I am a gentleman.

While I lack many virtues, I do not lack courage and truthfulness.

When I say that I slept in Fontainebleau, I say so truthfully.

Your Eminence will tell me the cause of this peculiar interrogatory.


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