“Yes, or no, sir.”
The cardinal looked at the queen, and did not reply.
“The truth, sir,” said the queen, answering his look. “We want nothing but the truth.”
M. de Rohan turned away his head, and did not speak.
“If M. de Rohan will not reply, will you, madame, explain?” said the king. “You must know something about it; did you buy it?”
“No.”
M. de Rohan smiled rather contemptuously.
“You say nothing, sir,” said the king.
“Of what am I accused, sire?”
“The jewelers say they sold the necklace either to you or the queen. They show a receipt from her majesty——”