I have not the same reasons for loving him that you have, so much you can readily understand, even if I do not explain the cause of my interest in his fate.

But in such a matter hopes count for nothing; they cannot make his temperature either rise or fall.

I have told you I have no wish to force the chevalier to resume his real name.
I may make use of the document and I may not, but if I am obliged to use it I shall give you warning.

Will you, in return, swear to me upon your honour that you will keep me informed as to the fate of the chevalier, whether you remain in Paris or whether you leave?
But let this agreement be a secret between us, and do not mention it to the so-called Moranges." "I have your oath, monsieur, that you will give me notice before you use the document I have given you against me, have I?
But what guarantee have I that you will keep your word ?" "My course of action till to-day, and the fact that I have pledged you my word of my own free will." "I see, you hope not to have long to wait for the end." "I hope not; but meantime a premature disclosure would do me as much harm as you.

I have not the slightest rancour against you, commander; you have robbed me of no treasure; I have therefore no compensation to demand.