To injure a man's interest, why, that is nothing; but to stab his heart!--Oh! you do not know what you have done!" The count put his head in his hands and was silent for some moments.
"I leave you what you have gained," he said after a time, "and I shall forget you.

For my sake, for my dignity, and for your honor, we will part decently; for I cannot but remember even now what your father did for mine.

You will explain the duties of the stewardship in a proper manner to Monsieur de Reybert, who succeeds you.

Be calm, as I am.
Give no opportunity for fools to talk.

Above all, let there be no recrimination or petty meanness.