Gaston turned pale, in spite of his courage. La Jonquiere remarked it.
"However," said he, "I believe you might save yourself by certain revelations."
"Why, do you think I should do what you refused?"
"Our characters and our positions are different—I am no longer young—I am not in love—I do not leave a mistress in tears." Gaston sighed.
"You see there is a great difference between us; when did you ever hear me sigh like that?"
"Ah! if I die, his excellency will take care of Helene."
"And if he be arrested?"
"You are right."
"Then—"
"God will protect her."