After what you have said of the other marriage, it is unnecessary for me to warn you that there is not a moment to lose in putting our irons into the fire." "Two days hence I have an appointment with la Peyrade," said Cerizet.
"We have a little matter of business of our own to settle.

Don't you think it would be best to wait till then, when I can introduce the proposal incidentally?
In case of resistance, I think that arrangement would best conduce to OUR dignity." "So be it," said du Portail; "it isn't much of a delay.

Remember, monsieur, that if you succeed you have, in place of a man able to bring you to a stern account for your _imprudent assistance_ to Madame Cardinal, a greatly obliged person, who will be ready at all times to serve you, and whose influence is greater than is generally supposed." After these friendly words, the pair separated with a thoroughly good understanding, and well satisfied with each other..