He was on the very edge of the cliff, almost looking over.
"I know very little about him myself," she said hurriedly, "but I have heard the others talk, Lord Chelsford especially.

He is a man, they say, with a twofold reputation.

He has played a great part in the world of pleasure, almost a theatrical part; but, you know, the French people like that." "It is true," I murmured.

"They love their heroes decked in tinsel." She nodded.
"They say that it is part of a pose, and that he has serious political ambitions.

He contemplates always some great scheme which shall make him the idol, if only for a day, of the French mob.