What could I expect the duke to do?
To make me a present of Sairmeuse?
He was a trifle brusque, I confess, but that is his way; at heart he is the best of men." "Have you seen him again ?" "No; but I have seen his son.

I have even been with him to the chateau to designate the articles which I desire to keep.

Oh! he refused me nothing.

Everything was placed at my disposal--everything.

I selected what I wished--furniture, clothing, linen.