Mademoiselle Marguerite acknowledged
the parting remarks of the servants, who were secretly delighted to be
freed from her presence, and then, before entering the carriage, she
cast a long, sad look upon this princely mansion which she had once had
the right to believe her own, but which she was, alas! now leaving, in
all probability, for ever.
The conclusion of this narrative will be found in the volume called
"Baron Trigault's Vengeance."
[Footnote 1: French gamblers use this expression which they explain by the fact
that Charlemagne departed this life with all his possessions intact,
having always added to his dominions without ever experiencing a
loss. Historically this is no doubt incorrect, but none the less, the
expression prevails in France.--TRANS.]
[Footnote 2: See "Lecoq the Detective" by Emile Gaboriau]
[Footnote 3: The body of hired applauders who are employed at most Parisian
theatres to stimulate the enthusiasm of the audience.--Trans.]
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