"I am very pleased to see you, sir, again in England.

Carford, here is M.de Fontelles.

You were acquainted with him when he was in the suite of the French Ambassador?
You carry a message, sir ?" I listened keenly to all that the Duke's words told me.

M.de Fontelles bowed low, but his confusion was in no way abated, and he made no answer to his Grace's question.

The Duke turned to me, saying with some haughtiness, "This gentleman is a friend of mine, Mr Dale.