The hour for the meeting has been judiciously fixed, for all the servants will be out; but I implore you not to be violent, for I would not do your wife any harm, but I feel that you ought to be warned.
"From one "WHO KNOWS." Norbert ran through the contents of this infamous anonymous letter in an instant.

The blood surged madly through his brain, and he uttered a howl of fury.

His servants ran in to see what was the matter.
"Where is the fellow who brought this letter ?" said he.

"Run after him and bring him back to me." In a few minutes the sturdy grooms made their appearance, pushing in the messenger, who seemed over-powered with tears.
"I am not a thief," exclaimed he.

"It was given to me, but I will give it back." He was alluding to the louis given to him by Norbert, for the largeness of the sum made him think that the donor had made a mistake.
"Keep the money," said the Duke; "I meant it for you; but tell me who gave this letter to you." "I can't tell you," answered the man.