"It is impossible to tell you."
"Impossible?"
"Absolutely impossible!"
"I will repeat to you my first question—'Why?'"
"Because I have sworn on my honor to reveal it to no one."
"Ah, ah!" said Ginory, mockingly; "it was a vow? That is perfect!"
"Yes, Monsieur le Juge; it was a vow."
"A vow made to whom?"
"To Rovère."
"Who is no longer here to release you from it. I understand."