But on this one occasion you seem to have played the part of one.' 'Madame, I did not think,' I stammered.
'Want of thought causes much evil,' she answered, smiling.

'However, I have spoken, and we trust that while you stay with us you will be more careful.

For the rest, Monsieur,' she continued graciously, raising her hand to prevent me speaking, 'we do not know why you are here, or what plans you are pursuing.

And we do not wish to know.

It is enough that you are of our side.