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The excerpt represents the core issue or deciding factor on which you must meditate, and is drawn from Under the Red Robe by Stanley Weyman: 'You might meet with some rudeness, dressed as you are. Permit
me to see you home.'
She shuddered, and I thought that I heard her sob, but she did
not answer. Instead, she turned and walked quickly through the
village in the direction of the Chateau, keeping in the shadow of
the houses. I carried the pitcher and walked close to her,
beside her; and in the dark I smiled. I knew how shame and
impotent rage were working in her. This was something like
revenge!
Presently I spoke.
'Well, Mademoiselle,' I said, 'where are your grooms?'
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