Malin is determined to be Comte de Gondreville.

That is a fancy," he added, looking at the Simeuse brothers, "which might be profitable to you--" "Or fatal," said Laurence.
As soon as the horses were put-to the marquis took leave, accompanied to the door by the whole party.

When fairly in the carriage he made a sign to Laurence to come and speak to him, and she sprang upon the foot-board with the lightness of a swallow.
"You are not an ordinary woman, and you ought to understand me," he said in her ear.

"Malin's conscience will never allow him to leave you in peace; he will set some trap to injure you.

I implore you to be careful of all your actions, even the most unimportant.