Is not that your opinion ?" he continued, addressing Cibo and Pietrapertosa, who did not reply immediately.
"Certainly," finally said one; "the case is difficult." "There are, however, precedents," insinuated the other.
"Yes," resumed Cibo, "if it were only the two successive duels of Henry de Pene." "Which furnish authority," concluded Pietrapertosa.
"Authority has nothing to do with it," again exclaimed Montfanon.

"I know, for my part, that I am not here to assist at a butchery, and that I will not assist at it....

I am going, sirs, and I expect you will do the same, for I do not suppose you would select coachmen to play the part of seconds....

Adieu, Dorsenne....

You do not doubt my friendship for you....