Your indifference would kill me; it is already bad enough to have to support Madame's indifference.

I have, therefore, made up my mind to give way to the favorite whose happiness I envy, even while I acknowledge my sincere friendship and sincere admiration for him.

Well, monseigneur, do you see anything to object to in this reasoning?
Is it not that of a man of honor?
Is my conduct that of a sincere friend?
Answer me, at least, after having so closely questioned me." The duke had seated himself, with his head buried in his hands.

After a silence long enough to enable the chevalier to judge the effect of this oratorical display, the duke arose, saying, "Come, be candid." "As I always am." "Very well.

You know that we already observed something respecting that mad fellow, Buckingham." "Do not say anything against Madame, monseigneur, or I shall take my leave.