Monsoreau then whispered to Chicot, “Pray withdraw with me into that window, I wish to speak to you.” When they were alone, he went on, “Now, M. Chicot, buffoon as you are, a gentleman forbids you; do you understand? forbids you to laugh at him, and to remember that others may finish what M. de Mayenne began.”
“Ah! you wish me to become your creditor, as I am his, and to give you the same place in my gratitude.”
“It seems to me that, among your creditors, you forget the principal.”
“Indeed, I have generally a good memory. Who may it be?”
“M. Nicolas David.”
“Oh! you are wrong; he is paid.”
At this moment Bussy entered.
“Monsieur,” said he to the count, “M. le Duc d’Anjou desires to speak with you.”
“With me?”
“With you, monsieur.”