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The Scarlet Pimpernel

CHAPTER IV THE LEAGUE OF THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL
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She was a leading actress of the Comedie Francaise, and she married an Englishman lately.
You must know her--" "Know her ?" said Lord Antony.

"Know Lady Blakeney--the most fashionable woman in London--the wife of the richest man in England?
Of course, we all know Lady Blakeney." "She was a school-fellow of mine at the convent in Paris," interposed Suzanne, "and we came over to England together to learn your language.
I was very fond of Marguerite, and I cannot believe that she ever did anything so wicked." "It certainly seems incredible," said Sir Andrew.

"You say that she actually denounced the Marquis de St.Cyr?
Why should she have done such a thing?
Surely there must be some mistake--" "No mistake is possible, Monsieur," rejoined the Comtesse, coldly.
"Marguerite St.Just's brother is a noted republican.

There was some talk of a family feud between him and my cousin, the Marquis de St.Cyr.
The St.Justs are quite plebeian, and the republican government employs many spies.

I assure you there is no mistake.


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