You follow the chase, at any rate ?" "No, Mademoiselle, I do not know how to handle a gun!" "I suppose it is not your intention to settle in Vivey ?" "Why not ?" replied he; "on the contrary, I intend to inhabit the chateau, and establish myself there definitely." "What!" exclaimed Reine, laughing, "you neither drink nor hunt, and you intend to live in our woods! Why, my poor Monsieur, you will die of ennui." "I shall have my books for companions; besides, solitude never has had any terrors for me." The young girl shook her head incredulously.
"I shouldn't wonder," she continued, "if you do not even play at cards." "Never; games of chance are repugnant to me." "Take notice that I do not blame you," she replied, gayly, "but I must give you one piece of advice: don't speak in these neighborhoods of your dislike of hunting, cards, or good wine; our country folk would feel pity for you, and that would destroy your prestige." Julien gazed at her with astonishment.

She turned away to give directions to La Guite about the beds for her guests--then the supper went on silently.

As soon as they had swallowed their last mouthful, the menservants repaired to their dormitory, situated in the buildings of the ancient forge.

Reine Vincart rose also.
"This is the time when I put my father to bed--I am obliged to take leave of you, Monsieur de Buxieres.

Guitiote will conduct you to your room.