I have seen you bring down swallows with single balls, and at full gallop.

Do not deny it, for I have seen you myself." "I believe you are right," said De Wardes; "and as that is the case, it is not unlikely I might kill you." "You would be rendering me a very great service, if you did." "I will do my best." "Is it agreed?
Give me your hand upon it." "There it is;--but on one condition, however." "Name it." "That not a word shall be said about it to the king." "Not a word, I swear." "I shall go and get my horse, then." "And I, mine." "Where shall we meet ?" "In the open plain: I know an admirable place." "Shall we go together ?" "Why not ?" And both of them, on their way to the stables, passed beneath Madame's windows, which were faintly lighted; a shadow could be seen behind the lace curtains.

"There is a woman," said De Wardes, smiling, "who does not suspect that we are going to fight--to die, perhaps, on her account.".