He was sure that the Huguenot would stone his fellow at his bidding; the Catholic cry "Vive Coligny!" I was so completely taken aback that I found no words to answer him, and it was Croisette who said smartly, "Then how about his enthusiasm for the true faith, M.le Vidame ?" "The true faith," he answered--"for my servants is my faith." Then a thought seemed to strike him.

"What is more." he continued slowly, "that it is the true and only faith for all, thousands will learn before the world is ten days older.

Bear my words in mind, boy! They will come back to you.

And now hear me," he went on in his usual tone, "I am anxious to accommodate a neighbour.

It goes without saying that I would not think of putting you, M.Anne, to any trouble for the sake of that rascal of mine.