When I say we, I mean myself, for you, as the daughter of a noble family, will be sure to escape scot free, and I shall be left to pay for all." "You said that the effect was immediate." "I did say so, and I thought so too.

Ah, if I had but reflected a little! You will however see that I do not intend to give in without a fight.

I will defend myself by accusing you.

I am an honest man, and have been your dupe.

You have thought to make me a mere tool; your fine Norbert is a fool, but he will pay for his doings with his head all the same." At these gross insults Mademoiselle de Laurebourg rose to her feet and attempted to speak, but he cut her short.
"I can't stop to pick and choose my words, for I feel at the present moment as if the axe of the guillotine were suspended over my head.