'I forbid you to go!' he reiterated sullenly.
'You are foolish, José! I assure you that I understand Monseigneur's moods better than any one else in the world. I know that he is always just as ready to pardon as to punish. 'Tis not much pleading that I shall have to do.'
'You'll not plead for me, Jacqueline.'
'José!'
'You'll not plead. 'Tis not necessary.'
'What do you mean?'
'That I am already pardoned.'
'Already pardoned?'
'Yes. I am not expelled from the city.'
'But you told me——'