When you meet Pavannes do not say you come from me.

Keep that in your mind; I will explain the reason afterwards.
Say merely that his wife is found, and is wild with anxiety about him.
If you say anything as to his danger he may refuse to come.

Men are obstinate." I nodded a smiling assent, thinking I understood.

At the same time I permitted myself in my own mind a little discretion.

Pavannes was not a fool, and the name of the Vidame--but, however, I should see.