'Go this instant and get your men.
The king, say you?
The king! I tell you I would not have her finger ache to save all your kings!' She flounced away with that, and I retired crestfallen; wondering much at the fidelity which Providence, doubtless for the well-being of the gentle, possibly for the good of all, has implanted in the humble.
Finding Simon, to whom I had scarce patience to speak, waiting on the stairs below, I despatched him to Maignan, to bid him come to me with his men.

Meanwhile I watched the house myself until their arrival, and then, going up, found that Fanchette had been as good as her word.
Mademoiselle, with a sullen mien, and a red spot on either cheek, consented to descend, and, preceded by a couple of links, which Maignan had thoughtfully provided, was escorted safely to my lodgings; where I bestowed her in the rooms below my own, which I had designed for her.
At the door she turned and bowed to me, her face on fire.
'So far, sir, you have got your way,' she said, breathing quickly.

'Do not flatter yourself, however, that you will get it farther--even by bribing my woman!'.