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In the meanwhile he implored him to make unlimited use of his fortune and his credit . When the marquis left us the prince still continued silent . He paced the apartment with quick and determined steps , as if some strange and unusual emotion were agitating his frame . At length he paused , muttering between his teeth , `` Congratulate yourself ; he died at ten o'clock . '' We looked at him in terror . `` Congratulate yourself , '' he repeated . `` Did he not say that I should congratulate myself ?