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Besides , how could that ex-cowherd expect to keep such a woman as Jeanne was to himself . It would have been manifestly unfair . The Prince found his valet asleep in the hall . He went quickly to his bedroom , and slept soundly without remorse , without dreams , until noon . Coming down to breakfast , he found the family assembled . Savinien had come to see his aunt , before whom he wanted to place a `` colossal idea . '' This time , he said , it was worth a fortune .