CHAPTER 19: The Evasion.
Upon the ride from Versailles to Paris Rupert told the marquis what he had done and heard.
"It is bad news, Rupert.

I will ride back this afternoon, when I have lodged you in Paris, and see Adele.

If she objects--as I know she will object to this marriage--I shall respectfully protest.
That any good will come of the protest I have no thought, but my protest may strengthen Adele's refusal, by showing that she has her father's approval.
"Adele will of course be treated coldly at first, then she will have pressure put upon her, then be ordered to choose between a convent and marriage.

She will choose a convent.

Now in some convents she could live quietly and happily, in others she would be persecuted.