The Duke
I wish to see my son married—
Saint-Charles
To Mademoiselle Inez de Christoval, Princesse d'Arjos—a good match!
Her father made the mistake of entering Joseph Bonaparte's service,
and was banished by King Ferdinand. He probably took part in the
Mexican revolution.
The Duke Madame de Christoval and her daughter have made the acquaintance of a certain adventurer, named—
Saint-Charles
Raoul de Frescas.
The Duke
Is there nothing I can tell you that you do not know?
Saint-Charles
If your grace desires it, I will know nothing.
The Duke On the contrary, I should like you to speak out, so that I may know what secrets you will permit us to keep.
Saint-Charles Let us make one stipulation; whenever my frankness displeases your grace, call me chevalier, and I will sink once more into my humble role of paid detective.
The Duke
Go on, my friend. (Aside) These people are very amusing.
Saint-Charles M. de Frescas will not be an adventurer so long as he lives in the style of a man who has an income of a hundred thousand francs.