CHAPTER XVII.
WE reached Vincennes at five minutes to nine.
Another carriage, that of Chateau Renaud, arrived at the same time.
We proceeded into the wood by different paths. Our carriages were to await us in the broad avenue. A few minutes later we met at the rendezvous.
“Gentlemen,” said Louis, “recollect that no arrangement is possible now.”
“Nevertheless——,” I said
“Oh, my dear sir,” he replied, “after what I have told you, you should be the last person to think that any reconciliation is possible.”
I bowed before this absolute will, which for me was supreme.
We left Louis near the carriages, and advanced towards M. de Boissy and M. de Chateaugrand.
The Baron de Giordano carried the case of pistols.