The princess was amazed at his perfect ease of manner, and gazed at the young man for a moment without speaking.
At last she broke the silence.
"Come forward, monsieur," said she.
Canolles obeyed and saluted a second time.
"Who are you?"
"I am Baron Louis de Canolles, madame."
"What rank did you hold in the royal army?"
"I was lieutenant-colonel."
"Were you not governor of Île Saint-Georges?"
"I had that honor."