You understand, however, that it affects me but little.

I despise it to such an extent, that if, as I dare still hope, Albert is not released, I will defend him.

Yes, I have told the Count de Commarin, my father, as much.

I will be his counsel, and I will save him." Gladly would the old man have thrown himself on Noel's neck.

He longed to say to him: "We will save him together." But he restrained himself.
Would not the advocate despise him, if he told him his secret! He resolved, however, to reveal all should it become necessary, or should Albert's position become worse.