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Updated: June 12, 2025
Those accursed de la Verberies have always brought misfortune upon us." He certainly abominated the countess; but his respect for her noble blood was greater than his resentment toward her individually, and he added: "Nevertheless, Gaston, you did your duty." Meanwhile, the curiosity of St. Jean, the marquis's old valet, made him venture to open the door, and ask: "Did M. the marquis ring?"
Valentine leaned against a tree to prevent herself from falling. "Dead!" she gasped. "Yes," said St. Jean, fiercely; "yes, dead!" A faithful servant of the old regime, St. Jean shared all the passions, weaknesses, friendships, and enmities of his master. He had a horror of the La Verberies.
Heretofore it has never been considered necessary to watch the La Verberies; they could take care of their honor: but you must take advantage of your liberty to cover our name with disgrace!" With a sinking heart, Valentine had foreseen this tirade. She felt that it was only a just punishment for her conduct.
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