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"Very well, then," in a harsh tone rejoined De Fervlans. "I will tell you that Cambray the banker may say what is not true; but the nobleman cannot lie. Marquis d'Avoncourt, do you know to what country your friend has flown?" At this question the old gentleman rose from his chair, drew himself up proudly, and gazing defiantly into the eyes of his questioner, replied: "I do."
Until then, I leave you to perform the duties of hostess, and intrust my money-chest to your care. I embrace you a thousand times. "Your old friend and little mama, She folded and sealed the letter, and handed it to De Fervlans. "I shall be sure to deliver it," he said. "And now, send Jocrisse for a fiacre; you must not use your own carriage for this.
"Good night, Chevalier Vavel!" in a mocking tone called De Fervlans, as his finger pressed the trigger. There was a sharp report, the ball whistled through the air but Vavel did not fall. "Accept my greeting, marquis!" responded Vavel, He raised his pistol, and fired without taking aim. De Fervlans fell backward to the ground.
Hardly had De Fervlans returned to his seat when the adjutant called his attention to a suspicious flashing in the morass a short distance from the hill on which they were resting. Suddenly, while they were watching the flashes of light, a column of flame rose toward the sky, then another, and another the morass was on fire in a dozen places.
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