. La Comedie Humaine . 4 The Ducfiesse de Langeais. 557 Theresce. The motto was : Adoremus in !} his companion laid a hand upon his shoul-der and showed him a bright light shining upon theflagstones of the corridor through the chinks of thecell door. At this moment Monsieur de Ronquerollesjoined them. 4 The nuns are in the church chanting the Office ofthe Dead, he said. I remain here, replied Montriveau; fall back,all of 3ou, to the parlor, and close the door of thiscorridor. He entered quickly, preceded by the pretended nun,who put aside his veil. They then saw in the ante-cham
. La Comedie Humaine . 4 The Ducfiesse de Langeais. 557 Theresce. The motto was : Adoremus in !} his companion laid a hand upon his shoul-der and showed him a bright light shining upon theflagstones of the corridor through the chinks of thecell door. At this moment Monsieur de Ronquerollesjoined them. 4 The nuns are in the church chanting the Office ofthe Dead, he said. I remain here, replied Montriveau; fall back,all of 3ou, to the parlor, and close the door of thiscorridor. He entered quickly, preceded by the pretended nun,who put aside his veil. They then saw in the ante-chamber to an inner cell the dead body of the duchesslying on the floor upon a plank of her bed, and lightedb}T two wax tapers. Montriveau and de Marsa}^ saidno word, uttered no cry ; but they looked at each the general made a sign which meant, We willcarry her away. Escape! cried Ronquerolles, suddenly procession of nuns is returning; you will be seen. With the magical rapidity which a passionate d
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