Two scoundrels who league to ruin an honest man don't
sign a contract to that effect before a notary. Proofs! Ah! where
shall we find them? We must gain an intimate knowledge of
Valorsay's private life. The best plan would be to find some man
devoted to our interests who would watch him, and insinuate
himself into his confidence."
Pascal interrupted the baron with an eager gesture. Hope glittered
in his eyes. "Yes!" he exclaimed, "yes; it is necessary that M.
de Valorsay should be watched by a man of quick perception--a man
clever enough to make himself useful to the marquis, and capable
of rendering him an important service in case of need. I will be
the man, monsieur, if you will allow me. The thought occurred to
me just now while I was listening to you. You promised to send
some one to Valorsay's house with money. I entreat you to allow
me to take the place of the man you intended to send. The marquis
doesn't know me, and I am sufficiently sure of myself to promise
you that I will not betray my identity. I will present myself as
your agent; he will give me his confidence. I shall take him
money or fair promises, I shall be well received, and I have a
plan----"
He was interrupted by a rap at the door. The next moment a
footman entered, and informed his master that a messenger wished
to speak to him on urgent business.
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