The Mysterious Disappearance of the Chevalier Valmont

At dinner – which happened to be excellent– Valmont repeated the story he had already told to the baron during their journey through the forest. He spoke of his capture, his life among the pirates, and of his love of painting.

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When the long dinner was over, and coffee was served, it was already dark. The baron, who had done justice to all twelve courses, was now fiercely battling his own drowsiness. After he had given a few loud snores and nearly fallen off his chair, the baroness told the butler to take her husband up to his bedroom.

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“I would be glad to keep you company,” Valmont answered.

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“I have noticed how little you ate at dinner,” said the baroness as they walked along the dimly lit garden path.

“I usually eat very little. Gluttony does not figure on the list of my sins.”