"Well, in that case—"
"Between ourselves, the recommendation seems to me rather scurvy."
"You think so?"
"Parbleu! He was all but assassinated by you. What, was it you?"
"Yes, I and another."
"I compliment you on it."
"Thanks. Well, are you not going?"
"I confess to a certain amount of hesitation."
"You are wrong. The Count de Lhorailles is a brave man; no one doubts his courage. He must have retained our chance meeting in pleasant memory."
"After all, that's possible; and, besides you are a stranger. I cannot bear the thought of refusing you so slight a service. I will go. Wait here, and do not be impatient, for I do not promise you success."