“Then, my dear St. Luc, as you are so amiable, go also to M. Maugiron, and ask him to join the party.”
“What, three! Bussy, you cannot mean it. I hope that is all.”
“No; from him go to D’Epernon.”
“Four!”
“Even so, my dear friend; I need not recommend to a man like you to proceed with courtesy and politeness towards these gentlemen. Let the thing be done in gallant fashion.”
“You shall be content, my friend. What are your conditions?”
“I make none; I accept theirs.”
“Your arms?”
“What they like.”
“The day, place, and hour?”