"To bear witness to what, my son?" replied the priest.
"To bear witness to what the captain has said."
"How? What have I said," exclaimed the captain.
"Captain, you have said, you will remember, in the presence of this company, that I am a gentleman."
"I have said so, no doubt, but——"
"That I am a good Christian."
"Yes, but——"
"That I love the king."
"Yes, because——"
"Very well," replied the chevalier. "I again call this illustrious company to bear witness that when one is a good Christian, when one is a gentleman, when one loves his king, what more can be asked? Father, shall I help you to some of this roast?"