Marguerite summoned all her strength.
"Yes, brother," said she, "Monsieur de la Mole. He is very learned."
"So much so," said the Duc d'Alençon, "that I asked him when he had finished with you, sister, to come and help me, for I am not as clever as you are."
"And were you waiting for him?" asked Marguerite as naturally as possible.
"Yes," said D'Alençon, impatiently.
"Then," said Marguerite, "I will send him to you, brother, for we have finished my work."
"But your book?" said Charles.
"I will have Gillonne get it."
The two brothers exchanged a sign.
"Go," said Charles, "and we will continue our round."