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Burgundy , too , as I hear , has winning manners and a soft tongue , and can , when it pleases him , play the part of a frank and honest man . At least it must be owned that the title of ` Fearless ' does not misbecome him , for , had it been otherwise , he would have denied all part in the murder of Orleans , instead of openly avowing that it was done by his orders . '' They had started at an earlier hour than usual that morning , as the herald had pointed out to Dame Margaret , that it were best to arrive in Paris as early as possible , in order that the question of their lodging might be settled at once . Accordingly , they had been up at daybreak , and arrived in Paris at noon . `` How long will it be , I wonder , '' Dame Margaret said , as they rode through the gates , `` before we shall pass through here again ? '' `` Not very long I hope , my lady , '' Guy said ; `` but be sure that if at any time you wish to leave we shall be able to procure disguises for you all , and to make our way out without difficulty . '' `` Nay , Guy , you forget that it is only so long as we are here that Villeroy is safe from attack .