Yet I held my tongue.

It was the privilege of De Noyan to make answer.
"_Parbleu_!" he cried, seemingly forgetful of caution in instant enthusiasm.

"You have as good a head as heart, Eloise.

_Sacre_! never before did I realize the treasure in my keeping.

You gauge well the wishes of a soldier; 't is not pleasant to one of my blood and training to lurk thus in the shadows like a skulking spy.