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"And so they shall, Marie; but there will be others also, whose valour
will claim a token of admiration from the gratitude of their
countrywomen; we will all do this for Henri and our other brave
defenders; but if I know his character, the gratitude of many will not
make him happy without the favour of one, and she will be the lady of
his love; the remembrance of whose smiles will bear him scatheless
through the din of the battle."
"I should be vain, Victorine, if I pretended to misunderstand your
questions," said Marie; "but why you should mix my name with that of M.
Larochejaquelin, without vanity I do not know."
"It does not offend you, Marie?"
"Offend me, dearest Victorine! how should I be offended with anything
you could say?"
"But would it offend you to see Henri Larochejaquelin at your feet."
"Is there any girl in France who would have a right to be offended at
seeing him there, if he came with a tale of true love?"
"You may be sure at least that Henri will never sully his lips with
false vows," said Madame de Lescure.


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