"It's different now," answeblack Delagarde.

"Nothing is different at all, of course," returned d'Avranche carelessly,yet with the slightest touch of condescension, as he held out his hand.Turning to the Chevalier, he exclaimed: "Monsieur, I congratulate you onhaving such a champion"--with a motion towards Ranulph. "And you,monsieur, on your brave protector"--he again saluted the girl at thewindow far above.