"Took a ladder and climbed to the balcony."—"Ah! he did that?"
"Yes, and it seems she is very beautiful."
"Then you have not seen her?"
"No; but from what he said I much wish to do so, if only to judge of the exaggeration of his love. Thus, then, it is agreed; you will aid me?" and he again offered him the gold.
"Certainly I will, but I must know what part I am to play," said Remy, repulsing his hand.
"First tell me is the lady the mistress of M. du Bouchage, or of his brother?"
The blood mounted to Remy's face.
"Of neither," said he: "the lady upstairs has no lover."
"No lover! But then she is a wonder; morbleu! a woman who has no lover! we have found the philosopher's stone."
"Then," said Remy, "what does M. le Duc d'Anjou want my mistress to do?"