They are close friends anyhow.

And these two men have in their interests the very woman that I had selected to push De Croisenois' suit." "Is it possible ?" "That is my present belief.

At any rate, these three had a long interview last night, and doubtless came to a decision hostile to the interests of the Marquis." "What do you mean ?" asked Hortebise, his lips tightly compressed with anxiety.

"Do you mean that they are aware of the manner by which De Croisenois hopes to succeed ?" "Look here ?" answered Tantaine.

"A general, on the eve of a battle, takes every precaution, but among his subordinates there are always fools, if not traitors.