CHAPTER LXIII.
IN WHICH IT IS PROVED THAT GRATITUDE WAS ONE OF ST. LUC’S VIRTUES.
The next morning, M. de Monsoreau rose early, and descended into the courtyard of the palace. He entered the stable, where Roland was in his place.
“Are the horses of monseigneur taught to return to their stable alone?” asked he of the man who stood there.
“No, M. le Comte.”
“But Roland did so yesterday.”
“Oh, he is remarkably intelligent.”
“Has he ever done it before?”
“No, monsieur; he is generally ridden by the Duc d’Anjou, who is a good rider, and never gets thrown.”