I regret that I can offer you no higher rank.

I shall be glad to have you in my command," he went on.

"It is meet and right that you should be there.

I and my house have been well served for generations by your house." "I regret that I cannot accept your offer." "Why not ?" asked the Marquis haughtily.

"It is not to every wandering officer that I would have made it." "I should have to swear allegiance to your King, monsieur, and that I----" "Enough," said the Marquis imperiously.