The cavalier seemed to make an effort over himself, and then said quietly to the Gascon, "Do you know him of whom you speak?"
"Salcede?"—"Yes."
"Not in the least."
"And the Duc de Guise?"
"Still less."
"Well, then, Salcede is a brave man."
"So much the better: he will die bravely."
"And know that, when the Duc de Guise wishes to conspire, he conspires for himself."
"What do I care?"
"What!"