The Magician Soldier

Yes.

What did he tell you?

He told me..... he told me whatever he wanted.

Does he appear to repent of the way he treats me?

I wanted to speak to him about it; but he proved to me so clearly that he was right, that I could not help but agree.

What is that supposed to mean?

Yes, and consequently, we have made certain arrangements.

You are joking, I think.

No truly, he gave me orders to give him an account of all your steps.

But you will do no such thing.

Fear nothing.

I have flattered his desires, but with sincere zeal,
You will always see me attentive to pleasing you.

I think I see that honest prosecutor of your acquaintance.

Mr. Blondineau, it is he himself: he asked me for permission to come here, to share some business with me.

Some business... Very well, very well.