"Yes."
"Then give me the blank signature, and you shall have the letter."
"In a moment. Will you allow me to ask you a question?"
"Ask it, monsieur."
The young man tranquilly folded the paper again, and replaced it in his pocket.
"How did you procure the letter?"
"I am quite willing to tell you."
"I am listening."
"You know that the somewhat extravagant government of the Duc d'Épernon has aroused a strong feeling against him in Guyenne?"