For the sake of France, of tyrannized, oppressed France, which he adores, he has sacrificed everything! his position, his home, his wealth and vast estates: he is own kinsman to King Louis, yet he is exiled from his country whilst a price is set upon his head, because he cannot be mute whilst he sees tyranny and oppression grind down the people of France.

He could return to Paris to-day a rich and free man, a prince among his kindred,--if he would but sacrifice that for which he fights so bravely: the liberty of France!" "Sue! my adored lady," he entreated, "in the name of Heaven listen to me....

You do believe, do you not, that I am your friend?
...

I would give my life for you....

I swear to you that you have been deceived and tricked by this adventurer, who, preying upon your romantic imagination ..." "Silence, master, an you value my friendship!" she commanded.