It is easy to lead a fool to do the wrong thing, and I'm sure La Belle Jennings will find a way to gain her end and ours.

If, through her, you induce King Charles to sell Dunkirk to me on my own terms, I'll make you its governor and a rich man.

I'll put you in a position to marry this paragon, Mam'selle Jennings, if, as I take it, lack of fortune is all that stands between you.

I do not mind telling you now that De Grammont had given me full information concerning the king's view of La Belle Jennings and your relations to her before I wrote my first letter, inviting you to visit me.' "I am loath to undertake so mean an office as that of inducing King Charles to sell an English city, but I cannot save Dunkirk, and I may profit by helping what I cannot prevent.

So I beg you broach the subject to Frances, cautioning her for me to take no risk, and if she is willing to use and to hoodwink the man who would not hesitate to take her life, let me know, and I shall write to you again with further instructions.
"With gratitude, "Your friend, "LE BLANC." I sought Frances, and when I told her the substance of George's letter, she was almost wild with joy.
"Am I willing to try ?" she exclaimed, laughing while tears were hanging in her eyes.