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Lord Tony’s Wife; An Adventure of the Scarlet Pimpernel

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Excerpt: …in my sister’s house. They keep a watchful eye over the wench for the sake of the past, for my sake and for the sake of my sister Louise. The ci-devant Kernogan woman is well-guarded. I am satisfied as to that. » « And where is the ci-devant duc? » « In the house next door-a tavern at the sign of the 174 Rat Mort-a place which is none too reputable, but the landlord-Lemoine-is a good patriot and he is keeping a close eye on the aristo for me. » « And now will you tell me, citizen, » rejoined Carrier with that unctuous suavity which always veiled a threat, « will you tell me how it comes that you are keeping a couple of traitors alive all this while at the country’s expense? » « At mine, » broke in Martin-Roget curtly. « At the country’s expense, » reiterated the proconsul inflexibly. « Bread is scarce in Nantes. What traitors eat is stolen from good patriots. If you can afford to fill two mouths at your expense, I can supply you with some that have never done aught but proclaim their adherence to the Republic. You have had those two aristos inside the city nearly a week and– » « Only three days, » interposed Martin-Roget, « and you must have patience with me, citizen Carrier. Remember I have done well by you, by bringing such high game to your bag– » « Your high game will be no use to me, » retorted the other with a harsh laugh, « if I am not to have the cooking of it. You have talked of disgrace for the rabble and of your own desire for vengeance over them, but– » « Wait, citizen, » broke in Martin-Roget firmly, « let us understand one another. Before I embarked on this business you gave me your promise that no one-not even you-would interfere between me and my booty. » « And no one has done so hitherto to my knowledge, citizen, » rejoined Carrier blandly. « The Kernogan rabble has been yours to do with what you like-er-so far, » he added significantly. « I said that I would not interfere and…

Langue: en
Version: Broché
Nombre de pages: 90
Illustrations: Avec illustrations

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