It did not fit him very well, nevertheless he was neatly arrayed in civilian attire and he went to the kitchen, meaning to put himself to use and cook the breakfast.

But Suzanne was already there, and she saluted him with stern and rebuking words.
"I reign here," she said.

"Go back and talk to Mademoiselle Julie.

Since we're alone and are likely to be so, for God knows how long, it's your duty to see that she keeps up her spirits.

I'd have kept you two apart if I could, but it has been willed otherwise, and maybe it's for the best." "What has happened shows it's for the best, Suzanne.