I'll make full confession; but she knew nothing of this.

I deceived her; she is quite innocent, you understand?
I'll make full confession, but you must set her free." He had gradually worked himself up again to a state of feverish excitement.

Through the darkness which hung about in this small room he tried to peer in Chauvelin's impassive face.
"Easy, easy, my young friend," said the other placidly; "you seem to imagine that I have something to do with the arrest of the lady in whom you take so deep an interest.

You forget that now I am but a discredited servant of the Republic whom I failed to serve in her need.

My life is only granted me out of pity for my efforts, which were genuine if not successful.