"I have just received news from Gondor," he said.
"How is King Otto de S... I mean, Frédéric de Flintepierre?" asked Réginard in the tone the most jocular.
Sacqueville-Danglars looked askance at Réginard again. The Count turned away to hide the expression of pity that had had appeared on his face and vanished immediately.
"We will leave together, n'est-ce pas?" said Réginard to the Count.
"Certainly, if you wish," replied the Count.
"What does he mean with his news from Gondor?"
"How do you expect me to know?"
"Before we leave," added Réginard, "I should compliment Éowénie on her helmet."
"If you will compliment her, at least compliment her on her voice."
"No, that's what everyone does."
"Mon cher vicomte, vous avez l'impertinence des plus ninnihammières."
