"That's singular! M. Touquet advised the greatest secrecy, and he himself—"
"But, you see, some one must have spoken of it, since I know it. But a man of high rank, a great nobleman, was in love with your promised wife."
"A great nobleman! what is his name?"
"I don't know yet, but I shall learn it."
"And you are sure of this?"
"Oh, very sure; and it must be this nobleman who has taken away your sweetheart."
"I entreat you to let me know his name."
"Tomorrow, that is, to say, this evening, I hope to learn it. But be prudent, young man, and do not compromise me. I expose myself to great risk in thus helping you."
"Monsieur, you may count on my gratitude."
"I will count on it, you may be sure."