"This secret is not mine, monseigneur."
"Then," said the duke, "I have not the confidence of your chiefs?"
"On the contrary, you alone have it."
"I understand, monsieur; but the captain is my friend, and I answer for him as for myself."
"My instructions are, monseigneur, to speak to you alone."
"But, I tell you, I answer for the captain."
"In that case," said Gaston, bowing, "I have said all I have to say."
"You hear, captain," said the regent; "have the kindness to leave us alone."
"Yes, monseigneur; I have but two words to say to you."
Gaston drew back.