"Am I to remain for the rest of my days in this villain's power ?" "Not so," returned Andre, "for I hope soon to put it out of M.de Croisenois' power to injure any one.

What did he say when he asked you to introduce him to the Mussidans ?" "Nothing pointed." "Then, madame, do not disturb yourself to-night.

So long as he hopes you will be useful, so long he will stay his hand.

Do as he wishes; never allude to the receipt; introduce him and speak well of him, while I, aided by M.de Breulh, will do my utmost to unmask this scoundrel; and as long as he believes himself to be in perfect security, our task will be an easy one." Just then the servant returned from the bank, and as soon as the man had left the room De Breulh took the notes and placed them in his cousin's hand.
"Here is the money for De Croisenois," said he.

"Take my advice, and give it to him this evening with a polite letter of thanks." "A thousand thanks, Gontran; I will act as you advise." "Remember you must not allude in your letter to his introduction to the Mussidans.