"How did you know?"
"Ridley, the bishop's man, said it."
"He told me, too. I gave him five pounds," said Gordon.
"I gave him four."
"I'll bet he's told 'em all," said Gordon. "I say, marquis, those were jolly, happy days before this misery came on, when you and I dined together."
"And went up in balloons," said the marquis.
Gordon shook his head.
"Well, yes, even the balloons. Do you know, marquis, I hated you then. I don't now. I think you a real good chap."
The marquis held out his hand, and Gordon shook it.
"Gordon, I used to despise you. It was a great trial to dine with you. I'm glad I did it now. I'm a wiser, better man for the trials. I see that Jews can be noble by nature just as they can be barons by creation. I finally absolve Dreyfus. I almost love you now!"