"The more so, too, that Gabrielle should have allowed her jealousy to lead her to make such false charges." "Yes.

In order not to pain you.

I have hesitated to tell you this for several weeks.

But I really thought that you ought at least to know the truth, and who originated the scandal.

And so I have ventured to-day to speak openly, and to announce my departure," said the wily Flockart.