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"It is this, Monsieur. In the heat of the moment, M. le Marquis gave you,
in the hearing of half a score of people, an assignation for to-morrow
morning. News of the affair will spread rapidly through Blois, and it is
likely there will be no lack of spectators on the green to witness the
encounter. Therefore, as my friend thinks this will be as unpalatable to
you as it is to him, he has sent me to suggest a fresh rendezvous."
"Pooh, sir," I answered lightly. "I care not, for myself, who comes. I am
accustomed to a crowd. Still, since M. de St. Auban finds it discomposing,
let us arrange otherwise."
"There is yet another point. M. de St. Auban spoke to you, I believe, of
an officer who is coming hither charged with your arrest. It is probable
that he may reach Blois before morning, so that the Marquis thinks that to
make certain you might consent to meet him to-night."
"Ma foi. St. Auban is indeed in earnest then! Convey to him my
expressions of admiration at this suddenly awakened courage. Be good
enough, Vicomte, to name the rendezvous."
"Do you know the chapel of St.
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