"Yes, I remember," replied Arnauld.
And, as if to refresh his memory, he embraced his wife, who was sitting at his side, the picture of happy pride.
"Since your memory is so exceedingly good, my good Master," suddenly exclaimed a clear, firm voice behind the guests, addressing Arnauld du Thill, "since you remember so many things, perhaps you may remember me, as well!"
CHAPTER XXXIV
JUSTICE IN A QUANDARY
He who spoke thus, in a commanding tone, cast aside the dark cloak of ample dimensions which hid his person; and Arnauld du Thill's guests, who had turned at the sound of his voice, could see a young cavalier of haughty bearing and richly dressed.
At a little distance a servant was holding by their bridles the two horses on which he and his master had ridden.
All rose respectfully, greatly surprised and very curious.
Arnauld du Thill turned as white as a dead man,
"Monsieur le Vicomte d'Exmès," he muttered in his fright.