Heaving a deep sigh, Espérance replied:
"Yes, you are right, Zuleika; it is my duty to tell you all—and yet I cannot!"
"At least, tell me why you are compelled to maintain silence on a matter of so much importance."
"Did you question the Viscount?"
"I did."
"And what answer did he return?"
"Like you, he refused to answer."
"Ah! then he has some sense of shame left!"
"Shame?"