Ronsard drew his fat lids closer about the brightening eyes. "How long has this been known to you?"
"Since yesterday morning. I receive messages from my betrothed through Miss Todd."
"Your betrothed is broken-hearted, of course, at the thought of severance from you?"
"My betrothed assures me of her faith," said Pierre, with a defiant glance.
"Ah, she will try it! Poor little devil!"
"Monsieur, do not make me repent already." Pierre was angrily beginning, when Tsuna's voice at the door announced, "A letter for M. Le Beau."
Ronsard answered. "Bring it in. Shut the door. Where is the chit-book?"
"No chit-book or messenger came, your Excellency. It was brought in person by Sir Onda Tetsujo."
"Ah! Does he wait?"
"No, your Excellency. He turned very quickly. There is no answer."