She hurried to Lucette and told her the plan and the reasons why it was not deemed prudent for her to leave the Duchess, and they were discussing this when the Governor entered.
“You will know what I shall need for a few days, Lucette,” said Gabrielle, with a swift warning glance; “and if I have forgotten anything in my haste, you can bring it or even return for it. How is Denys?”
“Much improved, but very weak, of course, and fretting at his weakness.”
“I wish to speak with you, mademoiselle,” interposed the Governor.
“I am remaining some days with the Duchess, monsieur, and am sending instructions in regard to matters at Malincourt.”
“That is good news; it is as I would have it.”
“One thing more, Lucette, and the most important of all—M. de Proballe is not to be allowed to enter the maison until my return.”
“That is a harsh injunction, mademoiselle.”
“I am the mistress of Malincourt, my lord, and am firmly resolved on the point.”
“I shall hope to change that resolve amongst others,” he replied, as Lucette went away. “It is for that I wish to speak with you.”