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I will tell the king what you have done for his service." St. Maline grew red and then pale; but he understood, being clever when not blinded by passion, that Ernanton spoke the truth, and that he was expected. There was no joking with MM. de Loignac and d'Epernon; therefore he said, "You are free, M. Ernanton; I am delighted to have been agreeable to you."
Ten minutes later when Juno entered the living-room, an exquisite bit of Venetian lace filled in the V at the back of the bodice; the softest white maline edged the front, and when, she raised her train a lace petticoat which any girl would have pronounced "too sweet for words" floated like sea-foam about her slender ankles. No comments were made and all set forth for the hop.
This letter is more precious than the life of a man for your heads, do not lose it; give it secretly to the Shade, who will give you a receipt for it, which you will bring back to me; and, above all, travel as though it were on your own affairs. Go." The two young men went out Ernanton full of joy, and St. Maline filled with jealousy.
"It was your majesty's order that I should ride by the door?" "Yes; and who goes the other side?" "A devoted servant of your majesty's, M. de St. Maline," said D'Epernon, glancing at Ernanton to see the effect of his words: but Ernanton remained unmoved. The king, however, on seeing his horses, did not wish to be alone in the carriage, but desired D'Epernon to sit by him. De Loignac and St.
Some, while buckling on their belts and grasping their cuirasses, ate great mouthfuls, washed down by a draught of wine; and others, whose supper was less advanced, armed themselves with resignation. They called over the names, and only forty-four, including St. Maline, answered. "M. Ernanton de Carmainges is missing," said De Chalabre, whose turn it was to exercise these functions.
Both the young men held out their hands. The king was embarrassed. "What is your name?" said he. "Ernanton de Carmainges, sire." "And yours?" "Rene de St. Maline." "M. de Carmainges, you shall carry the letter, and you, M. de St. Maline, shall deliver it." Ernanton took the precious deposit, and was going to place it in his doublet, when St.
Maline felt the iron on his flesh, and drew back furious, but Ernanton followed him, keeping the sword against his breast. St. Maline grew pale; if Ernanton had wished it, he could have pinned him to the wall, but he slowly withdrew his sword. "You merit two deaths for your insolence," said he, "but the oath of which you spoke restrains me, and I will touch you no more; let me pass.
Apropos, when do you go to Vincennes?" "On Saturday." "That is enough, sire." D'Epernon bowed and withdrew. We will now follow the two young men sent by the king. Scarcely on horseback, Ernanton and St. Maline, determined that one should not get before the other, nearly crushed each other in the gateway. The face of St. Maline became purple, and that of Ernanton pale.
Maline, "we are compatriots, and we are both in the king's service; do not let us quarrel. You are a brave man, and I would give you my hand if I could. What would you have? I am envious it is my nature. M. de Chalabre, or M. de Montcrabeau, would not have made me angry; it was your superior merit. Console yourself, therefore, for I can do nothing against you, and unluckily your merit remains.
Maline sat down in a chimney corner to warm himself, and was nearly falling asleep, when De Loignac put his hand on his shoulder. "You must work to-day," said he; "you shall sleep some other day; so get up, M. de St. Maline." "I will not sleep for a fortnight, if necessary, monsieur." "Oh! we shall not be so exacting as that." "What must I do, monsieur?" "Get on your horse and return to Paris."
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