I was so completely taken aback that I could say no more, and I stopped there with my mouth open.
'There are few things I can deny M.de Rosny,' Henry continued, speaking very rapidly, 'and I am told that you are a gentleman of birth and ability.

Out of kindness to him, therefore, I grant you a commission to raise twenty men for my service.

Rambouillet,' he continued, raising his voice slightly, 'you will introduce this gentleman to me publicly to-morrow, that; I may carry into effect my intention on his behalf.

You may go now, sir.

No thanks.