And she would then have given way immediately." Duthil began to laugh.

"And so," he continued, "do you know what I'll do?
Well, I'll gain the Baron over to your cause.

Yes, I am this moment going to a house where he is, where one is certain to find him every day at this time." Then he laughed more loudly.

"And perhaps you are not ignorant of it, Monsieur l'Abbe.

When he is there you may be certain he never gives a refusal.