The Cardinal has forbidden duelling, and this time he means it! You have been in trouble once and gone free.
A second time it may fare worse with you.

Let this gentleman go, therefore, M.de Berault.

Besides--why, shame upon you, man!' he exclaimed hotly; 'he is but a lad!' Two or three who stood behind me applauded that, But I turned and they met my eye; and they were as mum as mice.
'His age is his own concern,' I said grimly.

'He was old enough a while ago to insult me.' 'And I will prove my words!' the lad cried, exploding at last.

He had spirit enough, and the Marquis had had hard work to restrain him so long.