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Hortebise walked up and down the room two or three times, and finally stopped opposite to his friend. "I think," said he, "that the lad has many of the qualities we want, and we might find it hard to discover one better suited for our purpose.
First, there is Rose Pigoreau, whose beauty has so captivated our old friend Tantaine, she certainly appears to be a danger in the future." "Be easy," returned Mascarin; "we will quickly remove this young woman from our road." "Good; but do not be too confident," answered Hortebise, in his usual tone. "The danger from her is not the one you think, and which you are trying to avoid.
Unfortunately, however, this change in the relations of husband and wife had not taken place immediately; for after her interview with Doctor Hortebise, Diana's first impulse had not been to go to her husband, but to write to Norbert, who was as much compromised by the correspondence as she herself. Her first letter did not elicit a reply.
At the mere name of Montlouis the Count had staggered, as though crushed down by a blow from a sledge hammer; but at this accusation of Hortebise the Countess burst into a peal of laughter, apparently perfectly frank and natural, which utterly prevented her from replying.
He had no objection to share the profits of this ignoble trade, but he objected strongly to showing his connection with it openly. "No, no," cried he hastily, "you must not depend upon me." He seemed so much in earnest that Hortebise and Catenac exchanged glances of dismay. "Let us have no nonsense," returned Mascarin sternly, "and wait a little before you display so much fierceness.
"The glorious beam of success that shines ahead of you will take your attention from the difficulties and dangers of the road that you are treading." The genial Dr. Hortebise rubbed his hands. "You are right," cried he, "quite right." "When you have done this," resumed Mascarin, "we shall not hesitate to acquaint you with the secret of the lofty destiny that awaits you.
And these two men have in their interests the very woman that I had selected to push De Croisenois' suit." "Is it possible?" "That is my present belief. At any rate, these three had a long interview last night, and doubtless came to a decision hostile to the interests of the Marquis." "What do you mean?" asked Hortebise, his lips tightly compressed with anxiety.
"But the Countess knows you, and will not refuse to receive you, nor have you turned out as soon as you begin to speak; for, taking shelter behind some rogue without a name, you can shelter your own reputation. I will see the Count." "Take care of him," said Hortebise thoughtfully.
Hortebise and his young friend entered the house in the Rue Montmartre, where they were cordially greeted by the banker. Paul glanced round, but there were no signs of Flavia, nor did she make her appearance until five minutes before the dinner hour, when the guests flocked round her.
"Not much; you must only come to me first, and report any discovery you may have made, and never give any information to the Duke without first consulting us." "I agree." The contending parties seemed to have arrived at an amicable termination, and Dr. Hortebise smiled complacently. "Now," said he, "shall we not confess, after all, that there was no use in making such a fuss?"
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