"If that is known," said D'Alençon, growing pale, "we are lost."
"Yes, for Maurevel will speak."
"Maurevel received a sword-thrust in his throat, and I found out from the surgeon who dressed the wound that it would be a week before he would utter a single word."
"A week! That is more than enough for De Mouy to escape."
"For that matter," said D'Alençon, "it might have been some one besides Monsieur de Mouy."
"You think so?" said Henry.
"Yes, the man disappeared very quickly, and nothing but his red cloak was seen."
"And a red cloak," said Henry, "is more apt to be worn by a courtier than by a soldier. I should never suspect De Mouy in a red cloak."
"No, if any one were suspected," said D'Alençon, "it would be more apt to be"—
He stopped.