"You love the king, I suppose?"
"I do; and I ought to do so, as a subject and a gentleman."
"Well! that is the cardinal point by which to regulate your conduct."
"Very well, monsieur; but there is one point which disquiets me."
"What is it?"
"Passive obedience."
"It is an essential condition."
"So I understand; but it is sometimes difficult for persons who are delicate on points of honor."
"That does not concern me, M. de Carmainges."
"But, monsieur, when an order displeases you—"