It was more than an insult; it was a public disgrace; and she did not pause to consider how she had earned it, but morally bounded under the attack as bounds the wounded tiger.
'Enough,' she said; 'I will sign the order.

When shall he leave ?' 'It will take me twelve hours to collect my men, and it had best be done at night.

To-morrow midnight, if you please ?' answered the Baron.
'Excellent,' she said.

'My door is always open to you, Baron.

As soon as the order is prepared, bring it me to sign.' 'Madam,' he said, 'alone of all of us you do not risk your head in this adventure.