13/33 And being devoted to your interests, and seeking only to serve you----" "The point! The point!" the Syndic ejaculated. "What has happened ?" "Treachery," the young man answered, mouthing his words with enjoyment; it was for him a happy moment. "Black, wicked treachery!" with a glance behind him. "The worst, sir, the worst, if I rightly apprehend the matter." "Curse you," Blondel cried, contrary to his custom, for he was no swearer, "you will kill me, if you do not speak." "But----" "What has happened. What has happened, man!" "I was going to tell you, honoured sir, that I watched her----" "Anne? |