"Then I am lost," she exclaimed. "Am I to remain for the rest of my days
in this villain's power?"
"Not so," returned Andre, "for I hope soon to put it out of M. de
Croisenois' power to injure any one. What did he say when he asked you
to introduce him to the Mussidans?"
"Nothing pointed."
"Then, madame, do not disturb yourself to-night. So long as he hopes you
will be useful, so long he will stay his hand. Do as he wishes; never
allude to the receipt; introduce him and speak well of him, while I,
aided by M. de Breulh, will do my utmost to unmask this scoundrel; and
as long as he believes himself to be in perfect security, our task will
be an easy one."
Just then the servant returned from the bank, and as soon as the man had
left the room De Breulh took the notes and placed them in his cousin's
hand.
"Here is the money for De Croisenois," said he. "Take my advice, and
give it to him this evening with a polite letter of thanks."
"A thousand thanks, Gontran; I will act as you advise."
"Remember you must not allude in your letter to his introduction to the
Mussidans. What do you think, Andre?"
"I think a receipt for the money would be a great thing," answered he.
"But such a demand would arouse his suspicions.
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