The "White Horse," at Gemosac, was no better and no worse than any other "White Horse" in any other small town of France.

It was, however, better than the principal inn of a town of the same size in any other habitable part of the globe.
There were many reasons why the Marquis de Gemosac had yielded to Colville's contention--that the time had not yet come for Loo Barebone to be his guest at the chateau.
"He is inclined to be indolent," Colville had whispered.

"One recognises, in many traits of character, the source from whence his blood is drawn.

He will not exert himself so long as there is some one else at hand who is prepared to take trouble.

He must learn that it is necessary to act for himself.