You desire that he be kept within the Fort, ignorant of this commission ?" "I do; 't is the only way." "Very well, it shall be done, Mademoiselle.

No, I need no thanks from you.

Only do this simple thing, which, I am sure, you will find no hardship,--keep Captain de Croix from any possible contact with others for an hour.

Your eyes will prove sufficient, no doubt, to enchain him that long; if not, use other measures." "But what will you do ?" "That does not count.

'T is the result, not the means, that must content you.