I have had the honor of paying my respects to her." "But what do you call the chance that led you into the presence of Mademoiselle de la Valliere ?" "Mademoiselle de Montalais, monsieur." "And who is Mademoiselle de Montalais ?" "A young lady I did not know before, whom I had never seen.

She is maid of honor to Madame." "Monsieur le vicomte, I will push my interrogatory no further, and reproach myself with having carried it so far.

I had desired you to avoid Mademoiselle de la Valliere, and not to see her without my permission.

Oh, I am quite sure you have told me the truth, and that you took no measures to approach her.

Chance has done me this injury; I do not accuse you of it.