I have known such things to happen," said Bigot.
"Well, happily, my touch has not hurt you, Chevalier. But, having
vindicated myself, I feel I owe you reparation. You speak of
rescuing Le Gardeur from the Honnetes Gens. In what way can I aid
you?"
"In many ways and all ways. Withdraw him from them. The great
festival at the Philiberts--when is it to be?"
"To-morrow! See, they have honored me with a special invitation."
She drew a note from her pocket. "This is very polite of Colonel
Philibert, is it not?" said she.
Bigot glanced superciliously at the note. "Do you mean to go,
Angelique?" asked he.
"No; although, had I no feelings but my own to consult, I would
certainly go."
"Whose feelings do you consult, Angelique," asked the Intendant, "if
not your own?"
"Oh, don't be flattered,--the Grand Company's! I am loyal to the
association without respect to persons."
"So much the better," said he. "By the way, it would not be amiss
to keep Le Gardeur away from the festival. These Philiberts and the
heads of the Honnetes Gens have great sway over him.
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