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Nor you , my child . At the sight of your innocent countenance I should unman myself , and compromise my just revenge . '' Quitting his apartment , M. d'Harville , instead of repairing to those of the marquise , contented himself with leaving a message for her through Mlle. Juliette , to the effect that he wished a short conversation with Madame d'Harville , but that being obliged to go out just then , he should be glad , if it assorted with Madame la Marquise 's perfect convenience , to breakfast with her at twelve o'clock . `` And so , '' said the unhappy M. d'Harville , `` fancying that after twelve o'clock I shall be safe at home , she will consider herself more at liberty to follow out her own plans . '' He then repaired to the coach-stand contiguous to his mansion , and summoned a vehicle from the ranks . `` Now , coachee , '' said he , affecting to disguise his rank , `` what 's o'clock ? '' `` All right , master , '' said the man , drawing up to the side of the footway , `` where am I to drive to ?