"You can persuade me, chevalier," said he.

"This is my last bout.

I had sworn to have it with--with a soldier I knew, and I've kept my word.

But it's the last, the very last in my life, on the honour of--the Detricands.

And I am going with the Comte de Tournay to fight for the King." The little chevalier's lips trembled, and taking the young man by the collar of his coat, he stood tiptoed, and kissed him on both cheeks.
"Will you accept something from me ?" asked M.de Mauprat, joining in his friend's enthusiasm.