My--my lord, Duke Philip the Good, was Uncle Castleman's dear friend.

The old duke, when in Peronne, dined once a week with my uncle.

Although uncle is a burgher, he could have been noble.

He refused a lordship and declined the Order of the Golden Fleece, preferring the freedom of his own caste.

I have always thought he acted wisely." "Indeed he was wise," returned Max.