You bring neither the lady nor the token, nor anything else by which I can test your story.

Nay, sir, do not scowl at me,' he continued sharply.

'I am the mouthpiece of the King of Navarre, to whom this matter is of the highest importance.

I cannot believe that the man whom he would choose would act so.

This house you prate of in Blois, for instance, and the room with the two doors?
What were you doing while mademoiselle was being removed ?' 'I was engaged with the men of the house,' I answered, striving to swallow the anger which all but choked me.