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Updated: June 3, 2025
"You must go to Montaignac," said he, "but it would be folly to disguise yourself. You would certainly be recognized, and the saying: 'He who conceals himself is guilty, will assuredly be applied to you. You must go openly, with head erect, and you must even exaggerate the assurance of innocence. Go straight to the Duc de Sairmeuse and the Marquis de Courtornieu.
While exposed to the scrutiny of the peasants and of his acquaintances at the Chateau de Courtornieu, he felt that his honor required him to appear cold and indifferent, but as soon as he had retired to the privacy of his own chamber, he gave free vent to his excessive joy. For his joy was intense, almost verging on delirium.
Now, he believed anything possible. Maurice spoke of an investigation. It had commenced that day, and it was still going on by the light of the jailer's lantern. That is to say, the Duc de Sairmeuse and the Marquis de Courtornieu were passing the prisoners in review.
He also said to himself that a pledge had been interchanged between the duke and the Marquis de Courtornieu; that he, too, had given his word, and that Mlle. Blanche was his betrothed. Was it worth while to break this engagement? Would he not be compelled to marry some day? Why not fulfil the pledge that had been made?
She loaded Chupin with favors because he knew the crime she had committed that crime in which his father had been only an accomplice." He remembered Martial's oath at the bedside of the murdered girl, and his heart overflowed with savage exultation. He saw his two enemies, the last of the Sairmeuse and the last of the Courtornieu take in their own hands his work of vengeance.
A violent altercation was going on between the Marquis de Courtornieu and himself. Each of these noble personages aspired to the leading role the one which would be most generously rewarded, undoubtedly. It was a conflict of ambitions and of wills. It had begun by the exchange of a few recriminations, and it quickly reached stinging words, bitter allusions, and at last, even threats.
These documents, after the baron's condemnation, had been left in the hands of the Marquis de Courtornieu. Now that he had lost his reason, it was impossible to ask him for them; and Martial was obliged to apply to the daughter for permission to search for them among her father's papers.
The duke and his son had repaired to the chateau after the banquet given by the Marquis de Courtornieu was over; and, before going to bed, they made a tour of inspection through this magnificent abode in which their ancestors had lived.
When the carriage passed through the village of Sairmeuse, Mlle. Blanche noticed an unwonted animation. There were lights in every house, the saloons seemed full of drinkers, and groups of people were standing upon the public square and upon the doorsteps. But what did this matter to Mlle. de Courtornieu! It was not until they were a mile or so from Sairmeuse that she was startled from her revery.
It was only the most modest who declared that he would be content with the epaulets of a lieutenant-general. Many were the recriminations, stinging words, and bitter reproaches. The Marquis de Courtornieu, who acted as president of the council, was nearly exhausted with exclaiming: "Be calm, gentlemen, be calm! A little moderation, if you please!"
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