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"So far as I know, there is no other Sebastian," replied he; and Desiree, who had guessed the motive of the question, which must have been in D'Arragon's mind from the beginning, was startled by the fulness of the answer. It seemed to make reply to more than D'Arragon had asked. It shattered the last faint hope that there might have been another Sebastian of whom Charles had written.
D'Arragon's French had the roundness always imparted to that language by an English voice. It was perfect enough, but of an educated perfection. The talk was of such matters as concerned men more than women; of armies and war and treaties of peace. For all the world thought that Alexander of Russia would be brought to his knees by the battle of Borodino.
Both were dumb he could not guess why. But there was a steadiness in D'Arragon's eyes which rarely goes with dulness of wit. This was a man who could be quick at will a man to be reckoned with. "You are wondering why I travel under your cousin's name, Monsieur," said De Casimir, with a friendly smile. "Yes," returned Louis, without returning the smile.
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