"I'm afraid—"
"Of what?"
"Didn't you say that the mission of this flag of truce was to frighten you or seduce you?"
"Of course; a flag of truce is good for nothing else. Are you afraid he'll frighten me?"
"Oh, no! but he may perhaps seduce you—"
"You insult me, Nanon."
"Alas! my dear, I only say what I am afraid of—"
"You distrust me to that extent? For what do you take me, pray?"
"For what you are, Canolles; a noble heart, but easily moved."
"Well, well!" laughed Canolles; "in God's name, who is this flag of truce? Can it be Dan Cupid in person?"