"You think me revengeful? I acknowledge it. Right or wrong, for three years I have prayed for this."
"Mademoiselle, I must ask you two questions: The name of your informant?"
"I am pledged not to give it. He was a trooper in the band who obeyed the orders of their officer."
"That is unfortunate, for I should much like to know his name. Let that pass. Question number two: What was this prisoner to you that his fate should awake these feelings of deep sorrow and revenge?"
For an instant Gabrielle hesitated, while his eyes appeared to be reading her inmost thoughts. Then she said, "He was a brother."
"Ah!"
Vassilitch was clearly relieved by the answer. He said, "This will, of course, necessitate a journey to Russia. Well, I will find this man."
"And you will challenge him?"
"I will challenge him."
"And you will kill him?"