Would that I could forget that such a man existed; but, no, I would rather that I remembered him for the sake of revenge." Again the heart of Daumon overflowed with joy.

All his deeply malignant spirit thrilled pleasantly as he heard these words.
"Marquis," said he, "perhaps you will now believe with me that in all misfortunes there is an element of luck, for your father has committed an act of imprudence which will yet cost him dear.

It is very strange that so astute a man as the Duke de Champdoce should have allowed his passion to carry him away." "What do you mean ?" "Simply that you can be freed from the tyranny of your father whenever you like now.

We now have all that is necessary for lodging a formal plaint in court.

We have sequestration of the person, threats and bodily violence by the aid of third parties, and words and blows which have endangered life; our case is entirely complete.