Captain Yeovil and those who were with me last night think you are a thief and worse.

But, by St.Louis," continued the old noble, fingering his cross, as was his wont in moments in which he was deeply moved, "I know that you are a soldier and a gentleman." "A soldier, yes; but a gentleman ?--only 'almost,' my lord." "Not almost but altogether.

There is not another man in France who could withstand such a plea from such a woman." "You heard!" exclaimed Marteau.
"Only the last words.

I heard her beg you to live because she loved you." "And you did not hear----" "I heard nothing else," said the Marquis firmly.

"Would I listen?
I spoke almost as soon as I came in.