It is true that the company which he represented so terrifyingly, might have pursued her and pestered her for their money, but she had the gifts that would arouse defenders for her in any quarter of the globe.
Had she not one ally?
certainly no friend! and yet, if Clemenceau would only help her a little, she might cope with the arch-intriguer.

If, indeed, Felix did not save her, she would be lost.

It was a dreadful game, but glorious to win it, and she would be another and worthy woman if she came out unwounded.

In her distress, she would have had recourse to the Jew and have utilized Rebecca though her rival, too! Besides, there was Antonino, so passionate as to rush blindly, dagger in hand, on even a Von Sendlingen.
"Come, come, cheer up," she said to herself, "there is a chance or two yet.

If only I could get over this crisis, I will reform and sincerely resolve not to do a single act for which to reproach myself!".