"I'll give you three thousand francs if you'll settle the matter as you propose.

For the rest, we'll think about it." "Monsieur le comte," said Sibilet, "first and foremost have the forest properly watched.

See for yourself the condition in which the peasantry have put it during your two years' absence.

What could I do?
I am steward; I am not a bailiff.

To guard Les Aigues properly you need a mounted patrol and three keepers." "I certainly shall have the estate properly guarded.