26/32 On the contrary, I am an ogre. I have given my word that its contents shall not be repeated to the duke, your father. If I let you read it, will you agree to that ?" "And who has written this letter ?" non-committally. "Should it not be brought to me on a golden salver ?" "It is probable that I am bringing it to you at the end--of a bayonet," solemnly. |