Vautrin
I thought it was in the Duc de Montsorel's house.
Lafouraille No; the duke, fortunately, has only twice set eyes on me, and has, I hope, forgotten me.
Vautrin
Did you rob him?
Lafouraille
Well, to some small extent.
Vautrin
Why do you want him to forget you?
Lafouraille Because, after seeing him again, yesterday, at the embassy, I should then feel safe.
Vautrin
And it is the same man?
Lafouraille We are both older by twenty-five years, and that is the only difference.
Vautrin
Tell me all about him. I knew I had heard you mention his name. Go on.
Lafouraille The Vicomte de Langeac, one of my masters, and this Duc de Montsorel were like peas in the same pod. When I was forced to choose between the nobles and the people, I did not hesitate; from a mere footman, I became a citizen, and citizen Philip Boulard was an earnest worker. I had enthusiasm, and acquired influence in the faubourg.