“But I shall compromise myself by signing.”
“In refusing, you assassinate yourself.”
François shuddered.
“They would dare?” said he.
“They would dare anything, monseigneur. The conspirators have gone so far, that they must succeed at any cost.”
The duke, with his usual indecision, felt terribly perplexed.
“I will sign,” said he, at last.
“When?”
“To-morrow.”
“No, monseigneur; if you sign, it must be at once.”