De Maisonneuve would have stood
by me in the matter. So you see that you have blundered in the worst
possible manner."
"And the Vicomte d'Halluys?"
"If D'Herouville dies, the vicomte shall return to France in irons."
"Monsieur," with a sign of heat, "there are some insults which can not
be treated with contempt. I should have proved myself a false friend
and a coward had I done otherwise than I did."
"What does the Chevalier say about your fighting his battles for him?"
asked the governor, quietly.
Victor's gaze rested on his boots.
"He doesn't approve, then?" The governor drummed with his fingers. "I
thought as much. At your age I was young myself. Youth sees affronts
where it ought to see caution and circumspection."
"When I have arrived at your Excellency's age . . ."
"No sarcasm, if you please. You are still under arrest."
Victor bowed, and twirled his hat, which was sadly in need of a new
plume.
"I warn you, if De Leviston dies I shall hang you high from one of the
Chevalier's gibbets on Orleans. If he lives, I shall keep in touch
with your future conduct, Monsieur; so take good care of yourself.
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