I could not, if I would, be unfaithful to you, Angelique des
Meloises!" Bigot was a firm believer in the classical faith that
Jove laughs at lovers' perjuries.
"You mock me, Bigot!" replied she. "You are the only man who has
ever dared to do so twice."
"When did I mock you twice, Angelique?" asked he, with an air of
injured innocence.
"Now! and when you pledged yourself to remove the lady of Beaumanoir
from your house! I admire your courage, Bigot, in playing false
with me and still hoping to win! But never speak to me more of love
while that pale spectre haunts the secret chambers of the Chateau!"
"She shall be removed, Angelique, since you insist upon it," replied
he, secretly irritated; "but where is the harm? I pledge my faith
she shall not stand in the way of my love for you."
"Better she were dead than do so!" whispered Angelique to herself.
"It is my due, Bigot!" replied she aloud, "you know what I have
given up for your sake!"
"Yes! I know you have banished Le Gardeur de Repentigny when it had
been better to keep him securely in the ranks of the Grand Company.
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