What reasons have driven him to such work, do you know ?" "The same reason that impelled his forefather, Judas of old.

The desire to enrich himself.

For every hitherto unsuspected rebel that shall be brought to justice and whose treason shall be proven by his agency, he claims the half of that rebel's confiscated estates." "Diable!" I exclaimed.

"And does the Keeper of the Seals sanction this ?" "Sanction it?
Saint-Eustache holds a commission, has a free hand and a company of horse to follow him in his rebel-hunting." "Has he done much so far ?" was my next question.
"He has reduced half a dozen noblemen and their families.

The wealth he must thereby have amassed should be very considerable, indeed." "To-morrow, Castelroux, I will see the King in connection with this pretty gentleman, and not only shall we find him a dungeon deep and dank, but we shall see that he disgorges his blood-money." "If you can prove his treason you will be doing blessed work," returned Castelroux.