Others, more compassionate or more spiteful, with a touch of envy,
said they hoped it was true, for he had been "jilted by a young lady
in the city!" Whom they "all knew!" added one sparkling demoiselle,
giving herself a twitch and throwing a side glance which mimicked so
perfectly the manner of the lady hinted at, that all knew in a
moment she meant no other than Angelique des Meloises. They all
laughed merrily at the conceit, and agreed that Le Gardeur de
Repentigny would only serve the proud flirt right by marrying
Heloise, and showing the world how little he cared for Angelique.
"Or how much!" suggested an experienced and lively widow, Madame La
Touche. "I think his marrying Heloise de Lotbiniere will only prove
the desperate condition of his feelings. He will marry her, not
because he loves her, but to spite Angelique."
The Intendant had reckoned securely on the success of his ruse: the
words were scarcely spoken before a couple of close friends of
Angelique found her out, and poured into her ears an exaggerated
story of the coming marriage of Le Gardeur with Heloise de
Lotbiniere.
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