Chapter

  1  1,2|            his mind. "I am going to Baron Trigault's," he remarked
  2  1,2|              I shall certainly find Baron Trigault's address in it." ~
  3  1,2|     Trigault's address in it." ~The baron lived in the Rue de la Ville-l'
  4  1,2|            hat in his hand, asked: "Baron Trigault, if you please?" ~
  5  1,2|              Eh! Florestan - is the baron receiving?" ~"The baroness
  6  2,1|            can any one speak to the baron?" ~"Why?" ~"This gentleman
  7  2,1|         minutes before we heard the baron's voice rising higher and
  8  2,1|      motioned him to be silent. The baron was surrounded by exceptional
  9  2,1|            I will go and inform the baron. Please wait here." ~"Here,"
 10  2,1|            in excited conversation. Baron Trigault, the baroness,
 11  2,1|         into a passion, Monsieur le Baron had taken the trouble to
 12  2,1|            the master of the house, Baron Trigault, who spoke, and
 13  2,2|          That's all!" exclaimed the baron - "that's all! That is to
 14  2,2|            of material. Monsieur le Baron will understand that flounces,
 15  2,2|             amazed him most was the baron's perfect calmness, following,
 16  2,2|           urge his claims - but the baron, instead of replying, only
 17  2,2|              Do you suppose that I, Baron Trigault, that I've worked
 18  2,2|            Not a farthing." ~By the baron's tone, Pascal realized
 19  2,2|        respect I owe to Monsieur le Baron, and to place this bill
 20  2,2|             I will tell people that Baron Trigault, after losing all
 21  2,2|          chair told Pascal that the baron had sprung up in a furious
 22  2,3|            of the insults which the baron had heaped upon Van Klopen
 23  2,3|            which he was placed. The baron, who had been so favorably
 24  2,3|         private conversation of the baron and his wife. ~He therefore
 25  2,3|            hear the creaking of the baron's boots, as he paced to
 26  2,3|             doubt ensue between the baron and his wife, there was
 27  2,3|        confused words, to which the baron replied: "Very well. That'
 28  2,3|             here in a moment." ~The baron must really have started
 29  2,3|            which enrich them." ~The baron took two or three more steps
 30  2,3|       society - noble ladies!" ~The baron no doubt shrugged his shoulders,
 31  2,4|                           4~But the baron was well under way. "If
 32  2,4|        treat me with respect!" ~The baron laughed a strident, nervous
 33  2,4|           me." ~"Oh!" thundered the baron, "you WILL have them - you
 34  2,4|         cent." ~"It is false!" ~The baron sneered. "You certainly
 35  2,4|       understood the meaning of the baron's conduct. His visit to
 36  2,4|            right," he thought; "the baron hates that miserable viscount
 37  2,5|         thousand times since." ~The baron uttered a sigh that was
 38  2,5|            Wretch!" interrupted the baron, "wretch!" But quickly mastering
 39  2,5|             People say, 'That great Baron Trigault is never without
 40  2,5|      commiseration, she said: "Poor baron! It is no doubt in the hope
 41  2,5|           Be silent!" exclaimed the baron, "be silent! Don't insult
 42  3,1|            his position. "It is the baron!" he thought; "he is coming
 43  3,1|             visit. He could see the baron somewhere else some other
 44  3,1|           cry held him spell-bound. Baron Trigault was standing on
 45  3,1|           agitation forgot that the baron had seen him only twice
 46  3,1|           named Maumejan," said the baron. ~ ~"Ah! monsieur, that'
 47  3,1|              Yes, yes," replied the baron, "I remember you now." And
 48  3,1|           hour," he replied. ~ ~The baron's livid cheeks suddenly
 49  3,1|                 Not a word." ~ ~The baron sank on to the divan. "So
 50  3,1|             a solemn oath, when the baron caught hold of it, and,
 51  3,1|       amazes you, eh?" rejoined the baron. "It is indeed incomprehensible,
 52  3,1|            the frivolous and jovial Baron Trigault whom Pascal had
 53  3,1|   gambling-dens? Alas, yes! But the baron whom the world knew was
 54  3,1|            my power," exclaimed the baron. But experience reminded
 55  3,1|            presented himself at the baron's house, but after what
 56  3,1|            to tell you, Monsieur le Baron," he began, "that the cards
 57  3,1|           On hearing this name, the baron bounded to his feet. "Impossible!"
 58  3,2|           explanation did not shake Baron Trigault's faith in his
 59  3,2|          was a rap at the door. The baron called out: "Come in," and
 60  3,2|            the next room," said the baron. "I will join him there
 61  3,2|            the servant retired, the baron turned to Pascal and said: "
 62  3,2|            foundation," pursued the baron. "Rest assured that I shall
 63  3,2|                Agreed," replied the baron. And, opening the door,
 64  3,2|          you quite well?" ~ ~As the baron entered the room, the marquis
 65  3,2|       trifle, but it somewhat shook Baron Trigault's confidence. "
 66  3,2|       against my own horse." ~ ~The baron's agitation was so great
 67  3,2|         perhaps, have irritated the baron. "And so," he quickly continued, "
 68  3,2|                All my horses - yes, baron. I have nineteen; and it
 69  3,2|        francs a year," observed the baron. ~ ~"Double it and you won'
 70  3,2|            to the mark. Ah! my dear baron, you have yet to learn that
 71  3,2|             speaking the truth? The baron was engaged in a rapid calculation. "
 72  3,3|            it is time for marriage, baron; and - I am about to marry." ~"
 73  3,3|             are to be married," the baron continued, after a slight
 74  3,3|            understand," replied the baron; "Ninette Simplon won't
 75  3,3|             confess to you, my dear baron, that the girl I am about
 76  3,3|             this strain?" cried the baron. "You, a practical, worldly
 77  3,3|      sentiment?" ~"Well, yes." ~The baron opened his eyes in astonishment. "
 78  3,3|      feelings. I'm in love, my dear baron, as madly in love as a young
 79  3,3|           his companion's brow. The baron was a keen observer, and
 80  3,3|        illegitimate daughter." ~The baron started. "Excuse me," said
 81  3,3|       account, but on his own, that Baron Trigault listened with breathless
 82  3,3|      America?" ~"Yes," faltered the baron; "why - why, indeed?" ~"
 83  3,3|            matter with you, my dear baron? What is the matter? Are
 84  3,4|                               4~The baron was as pale as if the last
 85  3,4|       between his narrative and the baron's agitation. What possible
 86  3,4|            there be between opulent Baron Trigault and the poor devil
 87  3,4|           was that he had found the baron greatly agitated on arriving,
 88  3,4|           many particulars, my dear baron. The count was not very
 89  3,4|     scoundrel named Fortunat." ~The baron with difficulty repressed
 90  3,4|      address were engraved upon the baron's memory, never to be effaced. ~"
 91  3,4|           patient man," sneered the baron. ~"Not so patient as you
 92  3,4|          dress-maker's bills." ~The baron sprang to his feet with
 93  3,4|             And this is the reason, baron, why my beloved Marguerite,
 94  3,4|       Valorsay, has no dowry." ~The baron cast a look of positive
 95  3,4|           not last much longer. The baron's own powers of self-control
 96  4,1|          millionaire and a gambler, Baron Trigault enjoyed all sorts
 97  4,1|         always end in the same way, baron," said he. "You haven't
 98  4,1|        object of my visit now." ~As Baron Trigault was supposed to
 99  4,1|              I said to myself: 'The baron, who always has money at
100  4,1|            louis for a year.'" ~The baron's eyes were fixed upon his
101  4,1|         quickly concealed. ~But the baron had detected it; and he
102  4,1|     importance, that he thanked the baron for being so obliging. Plainly
103  4,1|        after to-morrow, then!" ~The baron sank into an arm-chair,
104  4,1|            to drive from his heart, Baron Trigault had passed many
105  4,1|       others, drove the unfortunate baron almost frantic with rage.
106  4,1|          with it all?" muttered the baron, overcome with sorrow and
107  4,1|            Valorsay?" continued the baron. "Now we know, beyond the
108  4,1|            never wronged you." ~The baron did not seem to hear this
109  4,1|          may take its course!" ~The baron looked at him with deep
110  4,2|           still standing on it. The baron poured out two large glasses,
111  4,2|           century, had elapsed, the baron paused. "Now as before,
112  4,2|        conversation with him?" ~The baron shook his head. "I've no
113  4,2|            I suspect," remarked the baron. ~"That is exactly what
114  4,2|          Marquis de Valorsay." ~The baron sprang to his feet. "Stop,"
115  4,2|              Pascal interrupted the baron with an eager gesture. Hope
116  4,2|          Let him come in," said the baron. ~It was Job, Madame Lia
117  4,2|           have been looking for the baron everywhere. I was ordered
118  5,1|   Croisenois, of the Duc de H., and Baron P., who were finally convicted
119  5,6|           must go out immediately - Baron Trigault is waiting for
120  6,1|            trusty servant, Job, for Baron Trigault; he would probably
121  6,1|            probably return with the baron at any moment; and the baron
122  6,1|        baron at any moment; and the baron would advise her. He would
123  6,1|           secret which was known to Baron Trigault, M. Patterson,
124  6,1|           Had he failed to find the baron? At last the sound of carriage-wheels
125  6,1|             herself. "He brings the baron." ~Alas! no. Job returned
126  6,1|          probability of finding the baron, and he was everywhere told
127  6,1|            was everywhere told that Baron Trigault had not been seen
128  6,1|               Madame knows that the baron is never at home. I did
129  6,2|        three consecutive days which Baron Trigault had spent with
130  6,2|              precious time," as the baron was wont to remark, they
131  6,2|            the latest accounts, the baron had the advantage; he had
132  6,2|      replied Madame d'Argeles. "The baron will undoubtedly drop in
133  6,2|           no longer depend upon the baron's assistance. "I wounded
134  6,2|            clock in the morning the baron had not made his appearance. "
135  6,2|          out again in search of the baron. But the faithful servant
136  6,2|             announced: "Monsieur le Baron Trigault." ~Madame d'Argeles
137  6,2|          sprang up, and greeted the baron with a joyful exclamation. "
138  6,2|              She had hoped that the baron would be able to alleviate
139  6,2|             freed her hand from the baron's grasp, and recoiled as
140  6,2|             bitter smile curved the baron's lips. "What do you fear?"
141  6,2|          mental agony had urged the baron to a sort of moral suicide,
142  6,2|           fancy. And, moreover, the baron's calmness increased her
143  6,3|       Valorsay's instigation." ~The baron looked at Madame d'Argeles
144  6,3|             I did not know - " ~The baron interrupted her, and exclaimed,
145  6,3|        Marquis de Valorsay; and the baron could no longer doubt the
146  6,3|        shall I do?" she added. ~The baron was stroking his chin, as
147  6,3|            never occur to me?" ~The baron had now completely recovered
148  6,3|          man who was her only hope, Baron Trigault. ~ ~
149  6,4|        Madame d'Argeles watched the baron. It had been many years
150  6,4|         exclaimed, vehemently. ~The baron evidently thought he must
151  6,4|               And as the astonished baron opened his lips to question
152  6,4|             am married, Monsieur le Baron, legally married. I am bound
153  6,4|          most practical advice. The baron did not even think of attempting
154  6,4|         follow your advice in part, baron. This evening I will write
155  6,5|            and I shall do it." ~The baron nodded approvingly. "That'
156  6,5|           who called upon me?" ~The baron reflected for a moment. "
157  6,5|          badly," she murmured. ~The baron shared her opinion, but
158  6,5|        doors against every one, the baron excepted. Still, fearing
159  6,5|             quite animated when the baron entered. Madame d'Argeles
160  7,6|             sprang upon him. It was Baron Trigault. ~Like the other
161  7,6|          Like the other guests, the baron had seen the terrible effect
162  7,6|        gentleman is with her." ~The baron no longer doubted the correctness
163  7,6|           to M. Wilkie's voice. The baron really felt alarmed. He
164  7,6|           rascal!" cried the worthy baron, transported with indignation, "
165  7,6|        Wilkie shook his fist at the baron. "You are a coward yourself,"
166  7,6|            resent it, much less the baron, who was already frantic
167  7,6|            for quick as thought the baron caught him by the collar,
168  7,6|             or - - " "Or" meant the baron's clinched fist descending
169  7,6|      arm-chair in a deep swoon. The baron waited for a moment, and
170  7,6|         advice was not unnecessary. Baron Trigault had a powerful
171  7,6|      dejected manner. He obeyed the baron's order without a word,
172  7,6|           When he had finished, the baron exclaimed: "Now be off;
173  7,7|             frightful oath from the baron somewhat hastened M. Wilkie'
174  7,7|            middle of the room. ~The baron did not trouble himself
175  7,7|    appearance dead. What should the baron do? He did not wish to call
176  7,7|         sent him away," replied the baron. ~Poor woman! with returning
177  7,7|       burning tear coursed down the baron's cheek; but he concealed
178  7,7|           know, even better than I, baron, that this is impossible.
179  7,7|       business agent?" inquired the baron. ~"The person who called
180  7,7|            to hold his peace?" ~The baron had entirely forgotten the
181  7,7|        remembering what reasons the baron had for hating M. de Coralth,
182  7,7|             he wouldn't dare!" ~The baron read her thoughts. "So you
183  7,7|             Besides," continued the baron, "you ought to know that
184  7,7|            word!" she murmured. The baron smiled a crafty and malicious
185 10,6|            to be concealed from the baron, who is on the watch, of
186 10,6|             house belongs to?" ~"To Baron Trigault," replied the man,
187 12,1|           the morning he applied to Baron Trigault. And his courage
188 12,1|         learned by his visit to the baron, softening the truth as
189 12,4|             considerable, thanks to Baron Trigault, who had placed
190 12,4|            found a plan; and if the baron will let me follow it out,
191 13,1|           on Pascal's part to doubt Baron Trigault's willingness to
192 13,1|           of a nature to modify the baron's intentions. However, misfortune
193 13,1|            not until he reached the baron's house that his fears vanished.
194 13,1|        received him proved that the baron greatly esteemed him: for
195 13,1|            he handed his card. "The baron is very busy, but that doesn'
196 13,1|            take him upstairs to the baron's private room. He was slowly
197 13,1|             furnished. Here sat the baron, surrounded by several clerks,
198 13,1|         soon as Pascal entered, the baron rose, and cordially holding
199 13,1|            I know!" interrupted the baron. "Come, we must have a talk." ~
200 13,1|           the matter?" inquired the baron, surprised by this sudden
201 13,1|          not hesitate." ~Though the baron had formed a high estimate
202 13,1|            any further. He took the baron's proffered hand and pressed
203 13,1|          was spoken: "Thanks!" ~The baron shrugged his shoulders good-naturedly,
204 13,1|           was concealed beneath the baron's careless good-nature.
205 13,2|            snap of the fingers, the baron interrupted him. "Set to
206 13,2|         disposed to insist, but the baron was obdurate. "Oh! enough,
207 13,2|           liberty in my house?" the baron began. But the next instant
208 13,2|             This is too much!" ~The baron made an angry gesture. "
209 13,2|         last!" he exclaimed, as the baron entered the room. "I was
210 13,2|             give me the slip." ~The baron frowned, and this time he
211 13,2|              Kami-Bey felt that the baron would not tolerate his arrogance,
212 13,2|           had taken a seat, and the baron saw that he was not likely
213 13,3|            an occasion as this. The baron's agent could scarcely have
214 13,3|          full quarter of an hour at Baron Trigault's, I should have
215 13,3|            as the representative of Baron Trigault," the valet's face
216 13,3|            matter. If you come from Baron Trigault, you will be received
217 13,3|         Valorsay's house, as at the baron's residence, indicated great
218 13,3|             M. Maumejan," said he, "Baron Trigault's agent?" ~"Yes,
219 13,4|        Kami-Bey, whom he had met at Baron Trigault's half an hour
220 13,4|            bring me some money from Baron Trigault?" ~Pascal shook
221 13,4|           serious!" ~"But I had the baron's word." ~"Oh! his word!" ~"
222 13,4|        Nothing! This is kind on the baron's part! But probably he
223 13,5|             their refusals. "So the baron is disconsolate," he remarked,
224 13,5|               He is indeed!" ~"Poor baron! Ah! I pity him - pity him
225 13,5|           but I assure you that the baron is very short of money just
226 13,5|       arrears. What income does the baron derive from his ten millions
227 13,5|            content with it. But the baron gambles, and the baroness
228 13,5|             any rumor of it reached Baron Trigault's ears? This was
229 13,5|            Maumejan," said he; "the baron was unable to procure this
230 13,5|           replied, "I concluded the baron would take no further action
231 13,5|             insults heaped upon the baron, and it hurt him all the
232 13,5|         himself at the mercy of the baron's envoy. "I would willingly
233 13,5|            proper for me, after the baron has treated me in such a
234 13,6|        probably none other than the baron himself. That worthy gambler
235 13,6|            disappointment as in the baron's case?" ~"Certainly not.
236 13,6|          the momentary agitation of Baron Trigault's envoy. "It is
237 13,7|        rigidly exacted. Through the baron, he might hope to obtain
238 13,7|     Kami-Bey - and so it was to the baron's house that Pascal directed
239 13,7|         cordial reception which the baron had granted him that morning,
240 13,7|   reception-rooms, exclaiming: "The baron's engaged, but I'm sure
241 13,7|         once." ~A moment later, the baron entered quite breathless
242 13,7|             could wish, Monsieur le Baron, but I must speak with that
243 13,7|    certainly on our side," said the baron, thoughtfully. "Kami is
244 13,7|            the servant came for the baron, and he feared that an interruption
245 13,7|             come, prince," said the baron, good-naturedly, "don't
246 13,7|           gesture, that neither the baron nor Pascal could repress
247 13,7|             what do you wish?" ~The baron sat down, and gravely replied: "
248 13,7|           him. "Come," insisted the baron, "tell us the man's name.
249 13,7|            honor," replied both the baron and Pascal in a breath. ~
250 13,7|             he would not speak. The baron shrugged his shoulders,
251 13,7|         allow me to remark that the baron and myself retract the promise
252 13,8|             speed." ~Pascal and the baron exchanged astonished glances.
253 13,8|             better than Pascal, the baron had good reason to distrust
254 13,8|          Frankly, prince," said the baron, "your story sounds like
255 13,8|           that at first?" cried the baron. ~The marquis's rascality
256 13,8|             play - so let us begin, baron. For we are wasting precious
257 13,8|             he shook hands with the baron, made an appointment with
258 13,8|          the hundred thousand which Baron Trigault promised me." ~
259 14,2|             d'Argeles's defender is Baron Trigault." ~M. Wilkie's
260 14,2|         exclaimed. "What! So it was Baron Trigault - the noted gambler -
261 14,3|          the husband. So it was the baron who insulted me! A duel
262 14,3|             enough to know that the baron would kick Serpillon out
263 14,3|            demand satisfaction from Baron Trigault was certainly a
264 14,3|        Coralth's services. "But the baron has insulted me," he urged. ~"
265 15,5|           spoke in this fashion was Baron Trigault. He did not allow
266 15,5|          home. Alas! why wasn't the baron generous to the last? You
267 15,6|           of dissension between the baron and myself. I wished you
268 15,6|          into execution, two of the baron's acquaintances presented
269 15,6|             really chaste. When the baron hastened to me and tried
270 15,6|             been made acquainted by Baron Trigault. Had she a right
271 16,4|          unconscious, in one of the baron's carriages." ~"Do you hear
272 18,4|             up before the door, the baron was standing in the courtyard
273 18,4|   Mademoiselle de Chalusse, my dear baron," said she, "the daughter
274 18,5|           not necessary to tell the baron who this young girl was;
275 18,5|          made another appeal to the baron, and he had been weak enough
276 18,5|             spot, exactly where the baron had left her. Silent and
277 19,1|                                   1~Baron Trigault still held Madame
278 19,1|         fallen to the ground if the baron had not caught her in his
279 19,1|            greatest difficulty, the baron realized by her tone that
280 19,1|             madame." So saying, the baron made a sign to one of the
281 19,5|             a grand soiree given by Baron Trigault. I shall be there
282 20,1| Gordon-Chalusse to accompany him to Baron Trigault's approaching fete.
283 20,1|          every one knew the wealthy baron, and no doubt with a view
284 20,1|        ushered into the presence of Baron Trigault, who received M.
285 20,1|         people had assembled in the Baron's reception-rooms, and among
286 20,1|            her parting words to the Baron: "You will never see me
287 20,2|             Maumejan, as one of the baron's business agents, should
288 20,2|            seen him display before, Baron Trigault took the so-called
289 20,2|         conspiracy," he exclaimed. "Baron, you shall atone for this.
290 20,3|              Monsieur - Monsieur le Baron! a commissary of police
291 20,3|               He hastily approached Baron Trigault, and asked in a
292 20,3|             arrested in your house, baron? me - a Valorsay!" ~It might
293 20,3|         have been supposed that the baron had expected this reproach,
294 20,3|        learned what precautions the baron had taken. On the table
295 20,3|            astonished when they saw Baron Trigault act as a witness
296 20,3|             letters were saved, the baron has nowadays found affection
297 20,3|             old lady leaning on the baron's arm. She often goes to