Detricand's manner changed; he became serious. The devil-may-care,irresponsible shamelessness of his face dropped away like a mask.Something had touched him. His voice changed too.

"De Tournay was a much better fellow than I am, chevalier," exclaimed he--"and that's no lie," he added under his breath. "De Tournay was a fiery,ambitious, youngster with bad companions. De Tournay told me he repentedof coming with Rullecour, and he felt he had spoilt his life--that hecould never return to France again or to his people."