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Updated: June 29, 2025

I thought the matter arranged, when the Marquis laid his hand on the young fellow's arm and checked him. 'This must not be, he said, turning from him to me with his grand, fine-gentleman's air. 'You know me, M. de Berault. This matter has gone far enough. 'Too far! M. de Pombal, I answered bitterly. 'Still, if you wish to take your friend's place, I shall raise no objection.

Stanley John Weyman - Under the Red Robe