She shall certainly have them then.

But these are troublous times.

And Mademoiselle's betrothed is I think a Huguenot, and has gone to Paris.

Paris--well, the air of Paris is not good for Huguenots, I am told." I saw Catherine shiver; indeed she was on the point of fainting, I broke in rudely, my passion getting the better of my fears.

"M.