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A Gentleman of France

CHAPTER XV
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But there will be a devil of an outcry among my people.

And Turenne gives fair words too.

And I do not know,' he continued, fidgeting with his cup and ball, 'that it might not suit me better to agree with him, you see.' I saw M.de Rosny draw himself up.

'Dare I speak openly to you, sire,' he said, with less respect and more energy than he had hitherto used.
'As I should to my master ?' 'Ay, say what you like,' Henry answered.

But he spoke sullenly, and it seemed to me that he looked less pleasantly at his companion.
'Then I will venture to utter what is in your Majesty's mind,' my patron answered steadfastly.


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