“And you suspect me of having betrayed my cause to him? On my honor, monsieur, even were I inclined to treason I should as soon think of confiding in that man whom you so rashly employed to hold your horse!”
“Sir Shafthead is in the English government.” said the Marquis, unmoved by my sarcasm.
“Sir Philip Shafthead was at one time a member of Parliament, but is so no longer. But what of that?”
“You have told him nothing?”
“I have not.”
“You have been watched,” said he. “Every movement you have made is known to me.”
“And why?” I exclaimed. “Why should you think it necessary to watch me?”
“Why did you not send me any report yourself?”
“You did not ask for one.”