“‘Very decided,’ said the count.
“‘Your name?’
“‘But is it necessary to give it to you, sir?’ stammered I.
“‘It is indispensable.’
“‘It is Anne de L’Enclos.’
“‘And I,’ hastened to add my companion, ‘I am called George de Sandrelles, Comte de Lude.’
“‘You swear never to reveal that which is about to take place before your eyes?’
“‘We swear it.’
“‘You promise not to be afraid, and not to invoke heaven or the saints?’