He is not overwise, but has a certain amount of talent, and any quantity of ridiculous self-conceit.

He is wonderfully handsome, which will make matters easier, but--" "Ah, there is a 'but' then ?" "More than one," answered the doctor, "for there are three for certain.
First, there is Rose Pigoreau, whose beauty has so captivated our old friend Tantaine,--she certainly appears to be a danger in the future." "Be easy," returned Mascarin; "we will quickly remove this young woman from our road." "Good; but do not be too confident," answered Hortebise, in his usual tone.

"The danger from her is not the one you think, and which you are trying to avoid.

You think Paul loves her.

You are wrong.