I am perfectly frank with you,
monsieur, to save time and hard words. Either Captain Wolverstone
is instantly set at liberty, or we must take measures to set him at
liberty ourselves. The consequences may be appalling. But it is
as you please, M. le Baron. You are the supreme authority. It is
for you to say."
M. de Rivarol was white to the lips. In all his life he had never
been so bearded and defied. But he controlled himself.
"You will do me the favour to wait in the ante-room, M. le Capitaine.
I desire a word with M. de Cussy. You shall presently be informed
of my decision."
When the door had closed, the baron loosed his fury upon the head
of M. de Cussy.
"So, these are the men you have enlisted in the King's service,
the men who are to serve under me - men who do not serve, but
dictate, and this before the enterprise that has brought me from
France is even under way! What explanations do you offer me, M.
de Cussy? I warn you that I am not pleased with you. I am, in
fact, as you may perceive, exceedingly angry.
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