"True: but, remember, it is a dialogue; each one speaks in turn."
"Monseigneur, you do me too much honor, and I will set the example of confidence."
"I listen, monsieur."
"Monseigneur, the states of Bretagne—"
"The malcontents of Bretagne," interrupted the regent smiling, in spite of a sign from Dubois.
"The malcontents are so numerous," replied Gaston, "that they may be considered the representatives of the province: however, I will employ the word your excellency points out; the malcontents of Bretagne have sent me to you, monseigneur, to learn the intentions of Spain in this affair."
"First let us learn those of Bretagne."
"Monseigneur, Spain may count on us; we pledge our word, and Breton loyalty is proverbial."
"But what do you promise?"
"To second the efforts of the French nobility."