There is a certain paper, which, if seen by the cardinal, will cause the signing of our death warrants.

Monsieur de Saumaise, have you any idea who stole your cloak ?" "It was not my cloak, Monsieur," said Victor, with a frown; "it was loaned to me by Monsieur le Chevalier." "Yours ?" cried the vicomte, turning to the Chevalier.
"Yes." The Chevalier thoughtfully fingered the golden coin.

One slipped through his fingers and went jangling along the stone of the floor.
"I was wondering where I had seen it before.

Hang me, but this is all pretty well muddled up.

There was a traitor somewhere, or a coward.
What think you, Saumaise; does not this look like Gaston of Orleans ?" Victor started.