"Leave it to me, and Canolles shall have the order to-night or to-morrow morning. I will answer for it."
"Whom will you send?"
"Do you need Courtauvaux?"
"Not in the least."
"Give him to me, then, and I will send him with my instructions."
"Oh! what a head for a diplomatist! you have a future before you, Nanon."
"May I remain forever under so good a master! that is the height of my ambition," said Nanon, throwing her arm around the old duke's neck, whereat he trembled with delight.
"What a delightful joke to play upon our Celadon!" said she.
"It will be a charming story to tell, my love."