I give you to understand plainly to whom this money belongs, Bernouin, seeing that everybody has the stupidity to believe me rich in millions.

I repel the silly idea.

A minister, besides, has nothing of his own.

Come, go on.
_Rentrees generales_, seven millions; properties, nine millions.

Have you written that, Bernouin ?" "Yes, monseigneur." "_Bourse_, six hundred thousand livres; various property, two millions.
Ah! I forgot--the furniture of the different chateaux--" "Must I put of the crown ?" asked Bernouin.
"No, no; it is of no use doing that--that is understood.