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"At last," cried the Marquis of Fougereuse, when he heard of Fanfaro's sudden death, and in great good humor he went in search of his wife. "Madeleine!" he exclaimed, "all our troubles are at an end now; he who stood between us and fortune is dead." "Of whom are you speaking?" "Of whom else but that common regicide."
"No, Pierre, it is a question of the honor of the Fougereuse. Oh, God! You do not desire to understand me; you want me to disclose my shame.
Fougereuse looked up and an expression of dumb terror appeared on his features, while he tremblingly murmured: "Pierre Labarre!" Yes, it was really Pierre Labarre who had accompanied Caillette and Louise to Paris, and had heard there that Fanfaro's trial had begun. As soon as he could he hurried to the court house and heard there what had happened.
"One moment," said the Jesuit, placing his hand lightly on the marquis's shoulder; "I also spoke about a guarantee." "Really," cried Fougereuse sincerely, "I forgot all about that, but I should think my word of honor would be sufficient."
"No; the will and fortune belong to the Marquis of Fougereuse, Jules's son." "Enough; the will is here in your house; the rest will take care of itself." Hereupon the marquis gave a penetrating whistle, and when Simon appeared his master said to him: "Take hold of this scoundrel!" "Bravo! force is the only thing," cried Simon, as he rushed upon the old man.
From the time that the old Countess of Salves had informed the Marquise of Fougereuse that under existing circumstances a marriage between her daughter and the Vicomte de Talizac was out of the question, violent scenes had taken place in the Fougereuse mansion.
"It is only what one might expect from the Marquise of Fougereuse," said Montferrand politely, as he rose. "Good-by then, until this evening." The marquis accompanied the old man to the door, then returned to his wife and excitedly asked: "Madeleine, is all this true?" Instead of answering, the marquise contemptuously shrugged her shoulders and left the room to hunt up her son.
Write to the pious fathers that you will satisfy their demands within the required five days." "But I do not understand " "And yet it is very clear. Fanfaro is in prison " "Even so he will not be condemned to death." "If the judges do not kill him, there are other means." "Other means?" "Yes, my lord; the legacy of the Fougereuse will fall into your hands, and then the cabinet position is sure."
The man we shall elevate to the prime ministership will be in possession of great power. Marquis, do you think you have the necessary strength to be this man?" Fougereuse had arisen. Excited, flushed with enthusiasm, he looked at Velletri. "Yes, I am the man!" he firmly exclaimed, "I will easily overcome every obstacle, conquer every opposition " "With our assistance," added the Jesuit.
"The farce is becoming uproarious," cried the Marquis of Fougereuse, nervously laughing. "Do not call it a farce; it is a drama, a terrible drama, my lord," replied Fanfaro, earnestly. "Ask your son, who is leaning pale and trembling against the wall, whether I am telling you the truth or not?" "Yes, it is a lie!" exclaimed Talizac, hoarsely.
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