“I have, monsieur.”
“But the superintendent never said that he wished to sell,” resumed Pelisson.
“I beg your pardon,” said Conrart, “you yourself spoke about it, even — ”
“Yes, I am a witness to that,” said Gourville.
“He seems very tenacious about his brilliant idea,” said Fouquet, laughing. “Well, La Fontaine, who is the purchaser?”
“A perfect blackbird, for he is a counselor belonging to the parliament, an excellent fellow.”
“What is his name?”
“Vanel.”
“Vanel!”