You see, I rely upon you as a man of honor." "I am only too much obliged to you for the hint," Duncombe declared.
"But this club--the Cercle Anglais----" "The club is all right," the Vicomte admitted calmly.

"Unfortunately there is no place in Paris which would be entirely safe for you.

You have the misfortune, you see, to be in opposition to some of my friends, who have really unlimited opportunities for making things disagreeable for you.

Now I am beginning to talk, and it is very foolish of me.

Why don't you leave Paris, Sir George ?" "Why should I ?" Duncombe asked, a little sharply.