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And he approached the second door, to treat it as he had done the first, when it was opened, and Ernanton appeared on the threshold, with a face which did not announce that patience was one of the virtues which, according to St. Maline, he possessed. "By what right has M. de St. Maline broken down one door, and intends to break a second?" said he. "Ah! it is he, really; it is Ernanton!" cried St.
"I am mistaken," he said, "I shall not be able to go to sleep; but I maintain what I was saying, that if I don't sleep it will not be remorse which will prevent me, it will be curiosity; and that is so true what I say in that respect, that if I remain here in my observatory, my mind will only be occupied about one thing, and that is to learn which of our noble ladies honors the handsome Ernanton with her affection.
The duchess's eyes shot forth fire at these words, but Ernanton stood firm. "Ah! you doubt still you want proofs!" cried she, tearing her lace ruffles with rage. "Yes, madame." She darted toward the bell, and rang it furiously; a valet appeared. "What does madame want?" said he. She stamped her foot with rage. "Mayneville!" cried she, "I want Mayneville. Is he not here?" "Yes, madame."
Apropos, when do you go to Vincennes?" "On Saturday." "That is enough, sire." D'Epernon bowed and withdrew. We will now follow the two young men sent by the king. Scarcely on horseback, Ernanton and St. Maline, determined that one should not get before the other, nearly crushed each other in the gateway. The face of St. Maline became purple, and that of Ernanton pale.
"Oh, madame, I shall not be idle." "Well, then, go, Ernanton." "It is strange," thought the young man, as he retraced his steps; "I cannot doubt that she likes me, and yet she does not seem the least anxious as to whether or not I get killed by that brute of a St. Maline.
"Then you are waited for?" "No; I wait, as you see." "Are they to open the door to you?" "No; to whistle three times from the window." Henri, trembling all over, placed one hand on Ernanton's arm and with the other pointed to the opposite house. "From there?" said he. "Oh! no; from there," said Ernanton, pointing to the "Brave Chevalier." Henri uttered a cry of joy.
Ernanton had not even time to ask her name, or where he should find her again; but in disappearing she had made a sign full of promise. Meanwhile, Catherine was standing up in her place, full of rage. "My son," said she, at last, "you would do well to change your executioner; he is a leaguer." "What do you mean, mother?" "Salcede suffered only one draw, and he is dead."
"It appears you are credulous." "Alas! madame, I am in love." "And you are convinced that I reciprocate this love?" Ernanton rose piqued. "No, madame," replied he. "Then what do you believe?" "I believe that you have something important to say to me, and that, not wishing to receive me at your hotel, or at Bel-Esbat, you preferred this isolated spot." "You thought that?" "Yes."
"Oh! oh! we shall see that." "Yes, we shall see." "Monsieur, I have particular business here. Now, if you will have it, I will cross swords with you, but I will not go away." "Monsieur, I am Comte Henri du Bouchage, brother of the Duc de Joyeuse. Once more, will you yield me the place, and go away?" "Monsieur," replied the other, "I am the Vicomte Ernanton de Carmainges.
"Let him come here." The valet went, and, a minute after, Mayneville entered. "Did you send for me, madame?" said he. "Madame! And since when am I simply madame?" cried she angrily. "Your highness!" said Mayneville, in surprise. "Good!" said Ernanton, "I have now a gentleman before me, and if he has lied, I shall know what to do." "You believe then, at last?" said the duchess.
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