"And she believed in the oath of a convict?"
"I have kept it, at all events."
"You are a hero! But you can, at least, tell me the name."
"No," answered Sanselme, with energy. "You are planning some new villainy. I shall not tell you!"
Benedetto laughed.
"You must think me very simple. I merely wished to test your memory. The name of this woman was Danglars."
Sanselme uttered an exclamation. He had hoped that his refusal would frustrate some nefarious design.
"Now go," he said, sadly. "You can have nothing more to say to me."
"You are mistaken! One would think that you did not care to see me."