His apartments have been in readiness for him these last two months.

Hidden there, or in other dwellings--grander and better served, perhaps, than my poor ruin, but no safer--he can continue the great work he began so well last winter.

As for you, my dear Colville," continued the Marquis, taking the Englishman's two hands in his, "I envy you from the bottom of my heart.

It is not given to many to serve France as you have served her--to serve a King as you have served one.

It will be my business to see that both remember you.