| 单词 | abbe |
| 例句 | A very naive letter from a missionary named Jacquard conveyed to the abbe the tidings of his forthcoming martyrdom. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z Adrienne took the abbe, and the candy, too, straight to the police. Superwomen 2012-04-03T02:00:38.047Z The Abbe de Chaulieu was his godfather, and, although an abbe, was a Deist who cared nothing about religion except in connection with his salary. The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 3 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Lectures 2012-02-11T03:03:43.960Z His mother dying during his infancy, he became the protege of an abbe who had abandoned the duties of his sacred calling for the allurements of the world. The War Upon Religion Being an Account of the Rise and Progress of Anti-christianism in Europe 2011-12-24T03:07:55.507Z The abbe's presence had the same effect; and, certainly, his calm and dignified demeanor, his polished address, and cultivated tone, were excellent certificates of good character for the rest. The Daltons, Volume I (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life "And to travel as the abbe's servant, at least to Falaise? there the disguise will end." Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume II The abbe had seen Adrienne a few nights earlier at the theater. Superwomen 2012-04-03T02:00:38.047Z They are evidently keeping this abbe up for some greater occasion; they have a case against himself, perhaps, in which the proofs are not yet sufficient for conviction. Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume I "Oh!" said the palatine, "is it you, abbe?" The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental "Is that really like an Irish peasant's cottage, Miss Daiton?" said the abbe, as he held before her a drawing of one, in all the details of its most striking misery. The Daltons, Volume I (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life "What are you doing there, abbe?" asked the regent. The Regent's Daughter The abbe Brumoy who has discussed the subject with vast labour and talent says, "generally speaking, the Athenians were vain, hypocritical, captious, interested, slanderous, and great lovers of novelty." The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor, Vol. I, No. 4, April 1810 “How can you, who are so rich,” said the abbe, “thus seize upon the property of another?” The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor Vol I, No. 2, February 1810 The abbe threw a glance toward the window, still hermetically closed, and divined everything. The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental Then the lady would fall in love, and the husband conceived a friendship for the courtier, mousquetaire, or abbe, whom the lady patronized. The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 1, April, 1851 "You lie, abbe; people do not escape from the Bastille." The Regent's Daughter And, chuckling to himself, the little abbe went on, leaving Le Brusquet biting his lip. Orrain A Romance On the performance of one of his tragedies, the success of which was equivocal, the abbe Pellegrin complained loudly that Voltaire had stolen some verses from him. The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor Vol I, No. 2, February 1810 "M. de Nantes," asked the regent, "is it true that you consent to make the abbe an archbishop?" The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental An abbe in the family educated him, and it is a singular fact, that when he was a boy, a deistical ode was put into his hands. Paris: With Pen and Pencil Its People and Literature, Its Life and Business The duke opened his eyes, and seeing Dubois, he turned his face to the wall, saying— "Ah! is that you, abbe; go to the devil!" The Regent's Daughter Many of the abbes, whose power, you may be sure, is very great, and who receive an homage from the inferiors, very flattering, have, nevertheless, often quitted their power for a retirement above. A Year's Journey through France and Part of Spain, 1777 Volume 1 The cures said to be performed at the tomb of the abbe Paris in the early part of the eighteenth century. Evidence of Christianity "And I," said D'Harmental, "remain here; if I am wanted, abbe, you know where I am." The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental As soon as Guizot was married, he was let into these secrets, and became private secretary to the abbe. Paris: With Pen and Pencil Its People and Literature, Its Life and Business "You could not see that, even in a dream, abbe." The Regent's Daughter At last, just as a young abbe, Porto Carrero, was starting for Spain, carrying important papers, he was arrested at Poitiers, and his papers were seized. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 6 The miracles related to have been wrought at the tomb of the abbe Paris admit in general of this solution. Evidence of Christianity We saw him yesterday evening, but, you know, my dear abbe, there is nothing to be done with his modesty, or rather his humility. The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental In that case, abbe, you will, I am sure, be glad to hear that I am about to marry her. The Refugees "As you please, monseigneur, but still you must know that this girl—" "Is my daughter, abbe." The Regent's Daughter "I saw the queen after the departure of the baron and the abbe," says Madame Campan; "she made me tremble at her indignation." A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 6 The abbe's machine was a sort of gondola, seven feet long and about two feet deep. Wonderful Balloon Ascents "Hold your tongue, mischief-maker," said the abbe, "do you not see how you are grieving your mother?" The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental Besides, sire," said Pere la Chaise softly, "there would be little need for these stronger measures of which the good abbe speaks. The Refugees It may not be a reason to you, abbe, but to me it is, and a most sacred one. The Regent's Daughter "It will be great fun to see Father Perusseau turned abbe," said Louis XV. as he signed the fatal edict. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 6 The great day came, and the abbe, entering his air-boat amidst the applause of the spectators, began to work the wings with which it was provided with great rapidity. Wonderful Balloon Ascents The abbe pushed forward a chair with the nonchalance of a man familiar with such accidents, and who is beforehand quite secure as to the result. The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental And there is truth, too, in what the holy abbe has said. The Refugees The abbe looked round in astonishment, and looking at the regent, with his little eyes as wide open as possible— "Ah, monseigneur, are you mad?" he said. The Regent's Daughter Vigneul de Marville tells us of certain extravagant abbes, named Ruccellai and Frangipani, who carried their ostentation to such a pitch as to set gold in dishes on their tables when entertaining their gaming companions! The Gaming Table: Its Votaries and Victims Volume II (of II) Numerous songs and epigrams, of which the unfortunate abbes were the subjects, also appeared at this time. Wonderful Balloon Ascents "Here." said the abbe, "here is one, and now leave us alone." The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental "Very well, abbe," he added aloud; "you shall go to the Cevennes." The Refugees "Yes, you are right," said he, "this very moment; your portfolio, abbe, and quick, the young man is impatient." The Regent's Daughter These two Italian abbes were ne plus ultras in luxury and effeminacy. The Gaming Table: Its Votaries and Victims Volume II (of II) The two abbes escaped as they best could, under protection of a number of friends. Wonderful Balloon Ascents "Hum! hum," murmured the abbe; "we will do better than that, my dear chevalier." The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental But, sire—" "When my mind is in doubt, abbe, I value your advice very highly. The Refugees The duke, on entering the abbe's room, found him at work with his secretaries; a portfolio full of papers was on the table. The Regent's Daughter The abbe dilates upon the fact that "the Church organizes the agreement of all the sciences by the labours of St. Thomas of Aquin and his contemporaries." History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom They were divided among some hundreds of prelates, Court abbes, &c., who owned a quarter of all France. The Psychology of Revolution Then a thousand excuses, my dear abbe; but you are right indeed. The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental The abbe, glib of tongue and fertile of resource as he was, felt himself to be silenced and overmatched. The Refugees No, it is only fit for an abbe. The Regent's Daughter The only exceptions of importance were Vauvenargues, who died too early for the honour, and two men of genius but of dubious social position, Le Sage and the abbe Prevost d'Exiles. The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 You know one of the Catholic ministers—an abbe, is that it?—I have seen him here, you know; that motherly old gentleman with the big waist-band. The American "Oh! my dear abbe," said Madame Denis, "if you could but obtain one thing." The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental I have the same counsel, then, from all of you," said he,—"from you, bishop; from you, father; from you, madame; from you, abbe; and from you, Louvois. The Refugees "That which is burning now?" asked the abbe.——"Yes," replied the regent. The Regent's Daughter Since you are an abbe, I will tell you that we had a chaplain in the galleys. Les Misérables "You shall get into the chapel if the abbe is disfrocked for his share in it." The American Happily, at the moment when the abbe was seeking a subterfuge, the door opened, and the two young ladies entered blushing, and, stepping from right to left, each made a low courtesy. The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental The abbe seemed to have an interest in gaining C�sar's friendship. Cæsar or Nothing "So far, your dream resembles the truth; continue, abbe." The Regent's Daughter A bishop is almost always surrounded by a full squadron of little abbes, just as a general is by a covey of young officers. Les Misérables And two days afterwards she told him that it was all arranged; the abbe was enchanted to serve him, and if he would present himself civilly at the convent gate there would be no difficulty. The American "Yes, my dear abbe," replied D'Harmental; "but if the regent does not give us greater opportunities than that for executing our enterprise, it will not be easy for us to take him to Spain." The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental The abbe accepted with gusto, and C�sar, being a suspicious person, wondered if the Cardinal might have sent the abbe to find out what sort of man he was. Cæsar or Nothing "Dubois, I have often thought you were the devil, who has taken the form of an abbe to ruin me." The Regent's Daughter How many blushing choristers, how many youthful abbes bear on their heads Perrette's pot of milk! Les Misérables The Abbe le Chaulieu was his godfather, and, although an abbe, was a deist who cared nothing about his religion except in connection with his salary. Lectures of Col. R. G. Ingersoll - Latest Then, having changed his elegant clothes for those that the abbe had brought him, he went to take possession of his new lodging. The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental The abbe showed no great desire to stop and speak with him, but the other detained him. Cæsar or Nothing "Ah, it is you, abbe!" said his highness, laughing, "and what is the meaning of this disguise?" The Regent's Daughter In spite of the abbe's poetical extravagance, Madame de Sévigné recognized, in this moment of retrospect, the truth of the picture. In and out of Three Normady Inns The abbe spoke some words to him, exhorting him to patience. Lectures of Col. R. G. Ingersoll - Latest Indeed, as the abbe had observed, D'Harmental was in a hurry to see him go. The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental "Yes, he is a peasant," the abbe said with disgust. Cæsar or Nothing The abbe made a respectful bow and opened the door—the regent passed in first, and Dubois followed when he had replaced the portfolio under his arm. The Regent's Daughter This behavior of the effervescent abbe, which Frontenac justly enough characterizes as unworthy of his birth and his sacred office, was, nevertheless, founded on a claim sustained by many precedents. Count Frontenac and New France under Louis XIV Would you, then, vicar," replied the abbe, "that my sins were all made like an Adonis? The Queen Pedauque No, my dear abbe, but I am in a hurry to give up living in an attic where I lack everything, and where I am obliged to dress myself alone, as you see. The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental "But really, how did Rome strike you, on the whole?" asked the abbe. Cæsar or Nothing "I will not promise as much in return, abbe, for here I think you have made a mistake." The Regent's Daughter "My crimes exist nowhere but in your head," replied the abbe. Count Frontenac and New France under Louis XIV Lifting up the abbe again, we carried him into the village. The Queen Pedauque "Yes, but you have music," replied the abbe. The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental When Preciozi was involved in some historic dissertation, C�sar used to ask him ingenuously: "But listen, abbe; does this really interest you?" Cæsar or Nothing The abbe had been suspected of stirring up trouble among the Indians, and Captain Murray of Fort Edward was requested to keep an eye on him. The Acadian Exiles : a Chronicle of the Land of Evangeline I am an abbe, and I object to these improprieties. The Luck of Roaring Camp and Other Tales With Condensed Novels, Spanish and American Legends, and Earlier Papers "Give me something to drink," said the abbe. The Queen Pedauque "Well, what do you think of this paragraph?" asked the abbe. The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental This conjecture is supported by a fact of more ancient date, recorded in the history of the Canaries by the abbe Viera. Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America, During the Year 1799-1804 — Volume 1 The motive of the turbulent abbe was to preserve the Acadians from the contaminating presence of heretics and enemies of his master, the French king. The Acadian Exiles : a Chronicle of the Land of Evangeline Then I told her of the abbe, and she took from a chain a little medallion and gave it me in memory of the time we saved her. The Trail of the Sword, Complete Do not doubt," the great man answered, "that the unhappy abbe has been mortally wounded by the Sylphs, whose secrets he has revealed. The Queen Pedauque The abbe, who was prudence itself, did not wait to be told twice, but pressed the chevalier's hand and left him. The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental Then I told her of the abbe, and she took from a chain a little medallion and gave it me in memory of the time we saved. her. The Trail of the Sword, Volume 2 A few weeks later, however, the inhabitants addressed a communication to Lawrence, asking for the reinstatement of the abbe. The Acadian Exiles : a Chronicle of the Land of Evangeline The abbe, on his side, manifested inexhaustible complaisance. The Fat and the Thin Do not praise me, abbe, more than I deserve. The Queen Pedauque "What have you got against them?" asked the abbe, with the half-smile which was habitual to him. The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental We did our best to eat up the abbe's dinner, but could not. The Physiology of Taste The abbe denied that he had made the statements attributed to him, and was allowed to prepare a paper which he termed his defence. The Acadian Exiles : a Chronicle of the Land of Evangeline She did not bluntly put these questions to the abbe, but asked them with such skilful circumlocutions that he was able to discuss the matter without entering into personalities. The Fat and the Thin And it is curious to observe how unerringly the abbe's thoughts aspire, from no matter what remote and low-lying starting-point, to the loftiest niceties of religion and the high thin atmosphere of ethics. The Queen Pedauque "My dear abbe, you speak like an oracle; explain yourself." The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental No longer do we see farmers general, abbes, chevaliers, &c. The Physiology of Taste I have seen many a young abbe, as they call themselves, clerk only in name, loitering at court, free to throw off the cassock any moment they chose, and as insolent as the rest. The Chaplet of Pearls One in particular, who is now very old—a dear abbe, living in Paris. Felix O'Day No, but she says that as it is by an abbe, she supposes it must be very moral. Sant' Ilario And, joining the action to the word, Boniface drew a chair to the table, and sat down between the abbe and the chevalier. The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental Gentlemen," said he, "our abbe will be glad when he hears you have come. The Physiology of Taste At rare intervals an abbe, whose measured tread adds to the gloomy silence of these sealed houses, passes by and glides like a shadow through some half-opened doorway. The Fortune of the Rougons The worthy abbe must have had a phenomenal memory. Chopin : the Man and His Music My time before I joined was taken up with learning the use of arms, equitation, and certain dry studies under an abbe. Won By the Sword : a tale of the Thirty Years' War Ah, ah!" cried the abbe, "an instant, young man. The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental There's the Irish abbe, who will write you the most charming letters for a crown apiece. Barry Lyndon He poked his long, pale nose into the letters, gazed amorously at the superscriptions with his suspicious eyes, sounded the envelopes just like little abbes sound the souls of maidens. The Fortune of the Rougons You've told me yourself that Monsieur de Malrive is the least likely to give you trouble; and the others are his uncle the abbe, his mother and sister. Madame De Treymes Though dressed in the foreign style, en abbe, he spoke English with as much fluency as myself, and but for the philosophical tone of his remarks I had taken him for an ecclesiastic. The Valley of Decision The abbe had told Bathilde, in his sexagenarian gallantry, that his only consolation was that it is thus that one sees the angels. The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental Her pleasure was to dispute controversial points with abbes and bishops; and her flatterers said she rivalled Madam Dacier in learning. Barry Lyndon The abbe bowed penitently, and with tears in his eyes. Empress Josephine An historical sketch of the days of Napoleon A wonderful idea!" cried Voltaire, "to carry off a priest in his vestments and make a soldier of him; but say, now, abbe, could you not, at least, have taken your housekeeper with you? Berlin and Sans-Souci; or Frederick the Great and his friends "The very respectable one of a little abbe," was the reply. Prince Eugene and His Times The abbe asked if he was going home, and promised to pay him a visit. The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental I made a certain abbe whom I knew write me letters upon transubstantiation, &c., which the honest tutor was rather puzzled to answer. Barry Lyndon His orders were followed, and, after a few days, the captive abbe was brought before the general. Empress Josephine An historical sketch of the days of Napoleon "Grace, grace, sire!" cried the abbe, holding his hands humbly, and looking up at the king. Berlin and Sans-Souci; or Frederick the Great and his friends Your brother Louis has frequently mentioned you to me, and from him I learned that at the French court you were known as 'the little abbe!' Prince Eugene and His Times "Unfortunately," replied the abbe, "the reality leaves little to the imagination." The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental "I thought," said he, "that all relations between Monsieur Lacheneur and Monsieur de Sairmeuse were broken off last evening at the house of the abbe." The Honor of the Name "Ah! signor general, you are joking," replied the abbe, smiling—but one of Bonaparte's angry looks fell upon his broad, well-fed face, and forced the priest into silence. Empress Josephine An historical sketch of the days of Napoleon A remark worthy of our pious abbe," said Frederick; "no one knows better the protecting power of the cross than the priest who founded it. Berlin and Sans-Souci; or Frederick the Great and his friends "So take him along, Duke of Lorraine, and of the little abbe of the King of France make a great captain for the Emperor of Austria." Prince Eugene and His Times My dear abbe," said D'Harmental, "when we entered on this conspiracy, it was with almost equal chances of success and failure. The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental If I do not speak the truth," resumed the abbe, "I am a perjured witness, worse yet, an accomplice. The Honor of the Name The three colours were undoubtedly there, so the police released the flags, though I feel sure that that abbe must have been a Jesuit. The Days Before Yesterday "Ah, sire! will not your majesty excuse me?" said the abbe, bowing low. Berlin and Sans-Souci; or Frederick the Great and his friends I cannot imagine what that little abbe of Savoy wants here to- night. Prince Eugene and His Times "You remember, abbe, that I left you to go to the Prince de Cellamare?" The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental "Let us hope now," said the abbe, "that we shall soon hear what has become of Jean." The Honor of the Name After the lapse of a few days, however, he appeared again before his confessor, apparently much elated, and invited the worthy abbe to dine with him at the Rocher du Cancale. Reminiscences of Captain Gronow But see how grave and mute our very worthy abbe appears—I believe he is envious of the miracle I performed! Berlin and Sans-Souci; or Frederick the Great and his friends He had been about to join the dance, when he, too, witnessed the terrible sight of Laura de Bonaletta standing at the side of the little abbe of Savoy! Prince Eugene and His Times "Ah! it is you, abbe?" said D'Harmental; "I did not know that you were so great a lover of music." The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental The abbe, who understood this, had brought Martial two ropes; the one to be used in the descent of the precipice being considerably longer than the other. The Honor of the Name The dinner was recherche; the best the establishment could furnish was placed before them, and most heartily and lovingly did the worthy abbe devote himself to what was offered. Reminiscences of Captain Gronow The specious holiness and hypocrisy which the abbe had brought upon the stage incensed him, and he was resolved to punish it. Berlin and Sans-Souci; or Frederick the Great and his friends That is the Countess de Soissons, and you are the little abbe, her son. Prince Eugene and His Times "I thought it very beautiful, abbe, and as I have a very good memory for sounds, I retained it." The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental Could the duke have made a mistake in the height of the cliff? or had the abbe measured the rope incorrectly? The Honor of the Name His small, bent figure was clothed in the cassock of an abbe, but the simplicity of his costume was heightened by the order of Theresa which, attached to a silk ribbon, hung around his neck. Joseph II. and His Court Take M. Sandwith to the abbe," the marquis said to Ernest, "and do all in your power to set him at his ease. In the Reign of Terror Eugene," said she, emphatically, "if you are to accompany me any farther, it must be as a peace-loving abbe not as an irascible soldier. Prince Eugene and His Times "Yes, yes, abbe; you are strangely mistaken—I am deeply interested." The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental Such was the opinion of the officers; and it was with poignant anxiety they drew the abbe a little aside. The Honor of the Name The abbe, before the revolution, was chaplain to one of the princesses. Napoleon Bonaparte "I had no idea you were such a prophet of evil, abbe," the marquis said with an uneasy laugh, while feelings of gloom and anxiety fell over the others who heard the abbe's words. In the Reign of Terror "Not so grandiloquent, my little abbe," replied De Bouillon, superciliously. Prince Eugene and His Times "Ah, abbe; your police, then, is as good as ever!" The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental The condition of the poor youth was really very critical; the abbe perceived this at a glance, but it was not hopeless. The Honor of the Name The abbe also looked with apprehension upon his formidable rival. Napoleon Bonaparte The archbishop took his place at the spot most threatened by the enemy, with his nephew, the valiant abbe, by his side. The Dragon and the Raven But mark me well, and you too, abbe—listen to what I am about to say. Prince Eugene and His Times "And what for, abbe?" asked D'Harmental, laughing; "to attend the regent's levée in?" The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental It was thus that the abbe, with rare sagacity, read the character of his guests. The Honor of the Name I could do nothing but compassionate him; but in spite of myself I could not help laughing, which seemed to vex the poor abbe. Widger's Quotations from the Project Gutenberg Editions of the Works of Jacques Casanova The abbe particularly distinguished himself, and he is reported to have slain seven Danes at once with one javelin, a blow which may be considered as bordering on the miraculous. The Dragon and the Raven "It is right," remarked the duke, "and I begin to feel considerable respect for our little abbe!" Prince Eugene and His Times Ah, pardon, abbe," said D'Harmental; "but, with your permission, it is the turn of the others. The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental Fortunately, a warning glance from the abbe made him restrain his wrath. The Honor of the Name If I say, 'My abbe is better than another abbe,' that is the comparative. Marie Antoinette and Her Son The abbe is generally very accurate, and from his long residence in France had every means at his disposal of arriving at the truth. Irish Race in the Past and the Present "She speaks of that little abbe as if he were an impersonation of manly beauty!" Prince Eugene and His Times "My dear abbe, you are full of wit," replied D'Harmental, "but terribly indiscreet; so much so, that, if you were a musketeer instead of an abbe, I should quarrel with you." The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental But all the servants faithfully repeated the lesson which the abbe had given them. The Honor of the Name "No, my prince, no one would think you had," answered the abbe, looking with deep emotion into the great blue eyes which the dauphin turned up to his with an inquiring look. Marie Antoinette and Her Son Try and forget that the old abbe is in the room.... The Elusive Pimpernel I, too, was destined for the priesthood, and wore the garb of an abbe. Prince Eugene and His Times "Well, let us be friends, abbe," said D'Harmental, offering his hand, "and I shall not be sorry to have some news." The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental In the little crowd was the abbe, gloomy and despondent. The Honor of the Name I beg you, abbe, say nothing to mamma. Marie Antoinette and Her Son Involuntarily every one stopped; the abbe quitted his window; the first fuses of the fireworks began to mount above the trees. The Vicomte De Bragelonne The little abbe of Savoy is not accustomed to wear a sword; HIS weapon is the missal. Prince Eugene and His Times "Did I not tell you," said Pompadour, "that the abbe was a precious man?" The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental "She is only in a state of syncope; there is no danger," declared the abbe, after he had examined Marie-Anne. The Honor of the Name Come now, my child, you see that the abbe is waiting, and I believe it is time for the study-hours to begin. Marie Antoinette and Her Son Our attempt has failed because God—" "Be silent, abbe! be silent!" cried Fouquet; "your excuses are blasphemies. The Vicomte De Bragelonne "But he must be a Freemason," said he, referring to the abbe whom he had met that evening. War and Peace "My dear abbe," said D'Harmental, "if you are not the devil in person, you are at least one of his most intimate acquaintances." The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental "And when does the commission enter upon its functions?" inquired the abbe. The Honor of the Name If I say, 'My abbe is a good abbe,' that is the positive. Marie Antoinette and Her Son She defined a popular abbe who posed for a bel esprit, as a "fool rubbed all over with wit." The Women of the French Salons On his right sat the Italian abbe whom Pierre had met at Anna Pavlovna's two years before. War and Peace The poor abbe became blind, but not so entirely as not to be able to recognize a pretty face; though it is true that he saw it across a cloud. The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental On first entering it, Maurice and the abbe felt a cold chill strike to their very hearts; and an indefinable anxiety paralyzed all their faculties. The Honor of the Name "We have first, grammar," answered the abbe, laying the needful books upon the little table at which the dauphin always took his lessons in the presence of the queen. Marie Antoinette and Her Son When about to die, at the age of eighty-six, she declined the services of a friendly confessor, and sent for an abbe who had a great reputation for esprit. The Women of the French Salons But the abbe, though he evidently enjoyed the beauty of his companion, was absorbed in his mastery of the matter. War and Peace Bathilde thanked the good abbe from the bottom of her heart for thus getting her an evening's solitude. The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental The abbe perceived it, and at a sign from him, two servants gently lifted Marie-Anne, and bore her to the house. The Honor of the Name "That comes because you make so many mistakes in it," said the abbe; "and, certainly, grammar is very hard." Marie Antoinette and Her Son To an abbe who wished to dedicate a grammar to Mme. The Women of the French Salons That abbe is very interesting but he does not see the thing in the right light.... War and Peace "But, abbe, it seems to me that it is you who give orders here now." The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental The abbe, with a face whiter than the plastered walls, and eyes filled with tears, came back to his place beside Maurice. The Honor of the Name Then resting on the arm of the abbe, he ascended the steps of the scaffold. Marie Antoinette and Her Son As soon as M. Moriaz had pronounced the name of Count Larinski, the abbe assumed the charmed and contented countenance of a dog lying in wait for its favourite game. Samuel Brohl and Company Not letting the abbe and Pierre escape, Anna Pavlovna, the more conveniently to keep them under observation, brought them into the larger circle. War and Peace "But at least, abbe, tell me when I may return." The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental Pale, with clothing in disorder, and voices husky with fatigue and emotion, M. d'Escorval and the abbe followed the rebels, imploring them to listen to reason. The Honor of the Name He certainly was brown, but his features were fine and good, and he had a distinguished and benevolent air that somehow made her think of an abbe, a French abbe of the last century. Stories By English Authors: Italy (Selected by Scribners) Only think," continued the abbe, "I have found M. Larinski all over again in Horace! Samuel Brohl and Company Pierre had managed to start a conversation with the abbe about the balance of power, and the latter, evidently interested by the young man's simple-minded eagerness, was explaining his pet theory. War and Peace The abbe opened it, and Mirza appeared, guided by her instinct, and her greediness, to the giver of the bon-bons, and making lively demonstrations of joy. The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental The carriage rolled beneath the gate-way; but it had not traversed two hundred yards of the Grand Rue before the abbe and Maurice had remarked several posters and notices affixed to the walls. The Honor of the Name A furious abbe, being refused orders by the bishop, on account of his irregular life, took an opportunity to stab the prelate with a knife, one Sunday, as he walked out of the cathedral. Travels through France and Italy He sat down with his guest, and they began to talk; but the abbe directed the conversation into topics of the greatest indifference. Samuel Brohl and Company "The means are... the balance of power in Europe and the rights of the people," the abbe was saying. War and Peace "And you read right, my dear abbe," said the chevalier; "I am ennuied." The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental "What orders are travelling through space?" he said to the abbe; "is it life or is it death?" The Honor of the Name The abbe smiled and pretended that I said this because I bore him a grudge; he again asserted his belief in the Trappist's piety, and then went back to botany. Mauprat I offered him this place of professor of the Slavonian languages of which the abbe had again spoken. Samuel Brohl and Company Pierre at the age of ten had been sent abroad with an abbe as tutor, and had remained away till he was twenty. War and Peace "Well, then, abbe, you are my friend; find the pretext; I wait for it." The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental He was so lost in grief that he did not observe the abbe's entrance. The Honor of the Name The abbe was so frightened that he no longer wanted to keep his appointment. Mauprat The abbe is passionately fond of Horace; he assets that it is to this great poet that he owes that profound knowledge of men for which he is distinguished. Samuel Brohl and Company With his head bent, and his big feet spread apart, he began explaining his reasons for thinking the abbe's plan chimerical. War and Peace "Then, my dear abbe," said the regent, laughing, "if you have all the fathers of the Church with you, I have nothing more to say, and I abandon you to M. de Tressan." The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental To-morrow, when he is more calm, I will reason with him," thought the abbe; then, turning to Jean, he said: "We cannot allow the body of the poor girl to remain here upon the floor. The Honor of the Name The Trappist, instead of playing the politician, immediately made known his real name to the abbe. Mauprat The abbe's arm reaches a long way; he promised me that he would busy himself, at the expense of all other business, to find some employment for M. Larinski. Samuel Brohl and Company She kept an anxious watch on him when he approached the group round Mortemart to listen to what was being said there, and again when he passed to another group whose center was the abbe. War and Peace "Yes, for an abbe, but not for an archbishop." The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental The abbe instantly made his appearance, hurriedly closing the door behind him. The Honor of the Name "And yet honour and life are of some importance at your age," replied the abbe, visibly irritated, but feigning a suaver manner than ever. Mauprat On his side the abbe studied Samuel Brohl without seeming to do so. Samuel Brohl and Company One, chiefly masculine, had formed round the abbe. War and Peace Indeed, my dear abbe," said D'Harmental, "you look in a terrible fright. The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental Why, with what aim, and who these persons could be the abbe was unable to ascertain. The Honor of the Name When at last France openly declared herself an ally of America, I received a piece of news from the abbe that entirely set my mind at ease on one point. Mauprat The abbe knit his brows, his countenance assumed an expression of chagrin and disapproval. Samuel Brohl and Company He had suppressed their sacred order, he had commanded them to lay aside their peculiar costume and adopt that of other monkish orders, or the usual dress of abbes. The Daughter of an Empress My dear abbe," said D'Harmental, "at this moment I am a happy man, and I see everything on the bright side. The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental Once again the abbe interposed; he threw himself between the rivals, persuaded that Martial was about to attack Maurice. The Honor of the Name Thus I begged the abbe to remain with them until my return. Mauprat Samuel Brohl trembled violently; he changed colour; he buried his face in his hands, doubtless to hide from the abbe the blushes remorse had caused to mantle his cheeks. Samuel Brohl and Company M. l' abbe waited us in a boat: he flung himself bodily into the water, dressed in a sort of cork-jacket, moved in any direction in the water, drank, ate, and fired off a gun. Memoirs of the Comtesse Du Barry; with intimate details of her entire career as favorite of Louis XV "Then we are all lost," said the abbe. The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental The close air and the heat of the loft are retarding the baron's recovery," the abbe pursued, "so be prepared for his coming to-morrow evening. The Honor of the Name The abbe could not hear his name without shuddering, and he begged me to act prudently in this affair. Mauprat "What she thinks of you!" echoed the abbe, taking a fresh pinch of snuff. Samuel Brohl and Company The abbe was not more fortunate in the evening. Memoirs of the Comtesse Du Barry; with intimate details of her entire career as favorite of Louis XV "Why, my dear abbe, how you throw the helve after the hatchet!" The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental The impression produced upon Jean and the abbe was so terrible, that, in spite of their efforts, it showed itself in their faces; and Maurice remarked their agitation. The Honor of the Name "That is hardly probable, my dear abbe," I said. Mauprat The eyes of the good abbe also grew moist: he was profoundly moved; he gazed with veneration upon this hero; he was filled with respect for this antique character, for this truly celestial soul. Samuel Brohl and Company We had ample proofs of this in the sermons preached at Versailles by the abbe de Beauvais, afterwards bishop of Senetz. Memoirs of the Comtesse Du Barry; with intimate details of her entire career as favorite of Louis XV Suddenly Bathilde was aroused; the abbe was in the room next to hers, and she thought that she heard him pronounce Raoul's name. The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental Her voice was still trembling with emotion when she recounted the details of the interview to the abbe. The Honor of the Name The abbe now came in, and fortunately we succeeded in bringing my uncle back to life. Mauprat "You are sure of it?" cried M. Moriaz, in a burst of enthusiasm that the good abbe mistook for an access of despair. Samuel Brohl and Company This note was forwarded by a footman, the good abbe easily divined that this mystery concealed some great design; he therefore hastened to solicit an audience as desired. Memoirs of the Comtesse Du Barry; with intimate details of her entire career as favorite of Louis XV "That is well, abbe, for I know who will undertake to empty it," said D'Harmental. The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental When all was ready, each officer took an end of the litter, and the little procession, headed by the abbe, started on its way. The Honor of the Name The prior received the abbe with all the signs of profound contempt and holy aversion for his state of heresy. Mauprat Alas! yes," rejoined the abbe; and, then, after a pause, during which he wore a reflective air, he added, "However—" "There is no 'however,' M. l'Abbe. Samuel Brohl and Company This somewhat sarcastic remark was most favourably received by all who heard it, it quickly circulated through the room, while the poor, oppressed abbe protested, with vehement action. Memoirs of the Comtesse Du Barry; with intimate details of her entire career as favorite of Louis XV "Abbe, abbe," said D'Harmental, shaking his head, "do not enter into my secrets before I wish it." The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental And then, without giving the abbe an opportunity to open his lips, he began to tell him his perplexities. The Honor of the Name The next day the abbe was summoned to the convent by a special messenger, and had an interview with the Trappist. Mauprat "And pray, what is that?" demanded the abbe. Samuel Brohl and Company You will easily suppose that the abbe de Barral had not long to wait for his preferment: as for the Jacobite the marchioness never again saw or heard anything of him. Memoirs of the Comtesse Du Barry; with intimate details of her entire career as favorite of Louis XV "Do not look, abbe," said D'Harmental, "it is on private business." The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental "She is asleep, perhaps," replied the abbe; "you stay with your horse, my boy, and I will go and wake her." The Honor of the Name The abbe was afraid of betraying uneasiness, if he insisted on probing this "Christian mystery," so he returned with this answer, which was least of all calculated to reassure me. Mauprat M. Larinski sang this little melody with so much pathos that the good abbe was touched, and I became anxious. Samuel Brohl and Company So far all went off well, but the poor abbe, to close the affair, wrote a letter to the king. Memoirs of the Comtesse Du Barry; with intimate details of her entire career as favorite of Louis XV "Ho! ho!" said the abbe, doing what D'Harmental asked; "that is not bad at all." The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental The abbe conquered his weakness, and approaching the poor girl, he took her hand. The Honor of the Name The abbe undertook the negotiations with the monastery. Mauprat You can understand that this reasoning did not touch me in the least; whatever it cost me I will bear it, and resign myself to lose M. Larinski forever; but the abbe is obstinate. Samuel Brohl and Company This terrible expression renewed the former terror of the abbe, who, satisfied with having shown his zeal, was, perhaps, not very sorry for having met with such insurmountable obstacles. Memoirs of the Comtesse Du Barry; with intimate details of her entire career as favorite of Louis XV Without guards, yes," replied the abbe; "but with footmen, outriders, a coachman—all people who do not fight much, it is true, but who cry very loud. The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental "He is saved!" thought the abbe, whose heart bled at the sight of such despair. The Honor of the Name I suspected the abbe of having taken it and thrown it into the fire; I accused Edmee of scorn and cruelty; nevertheless, I held my tongue. Mauprat I ordered the horses to be put to my carriage to take him over to the railroad, and the abbe and I accompanied him as far as the station. Samuel Brohl and Company As a last resource, they summoned the abbe Mandaux, the king's confessor. Memoirs of the Comtesse Du Barry; with intimate details of her entire career as favorite of Louis XV "Breakfast, my dear abbe! you speak coolly; I have nothing to offer you, except the remains of the paté and two or three bottles of wine, which, I believe, survived the battle." The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental The abbe made no response; but his eye, voluntarily or involuntarily, turned with a peculiar expression to the box of medicine standing upon the table near by. The Honor of the Name The abbe and I agreed to consult together, without informing the chevalier or Edmee, that we might not disquiet them unnecessarily. Mauprat In vain M. Moriaz combated his proposition, bestowing secret maledictions on his excess of zeal; the abbe would not give up, and M. Moriaz was forced to be resigned. Samuel Brohl and Company The abbe saw that it was necessary to obey, he therefore bowed and retired. Memoirs of the Comtesse Du Barry; with intimate details of her entire career as favorite of Louis XV Ah! pardon, abbe, perhaps you are her friend. The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental Of all the persons who witnessed Baron d'Escorval's terrible fall, the abbe was the only one who did not despair. The Honor of the Name The poor abbe did not know that there was so much truth in his words. Mauprat He could not breathe until the abbe had freed him from his obtrusive society. Samuel Brohl and Company "May I believe you?" said I. "Are you quite sure you have not been imitating the policy of the abbe Terray?" Memoirs of the Comtesse Du Barry; with intimate details of her entire career as favorite of Louis XV "Ah! pardieu! my dear abbe," said he, as soon as the door was shut; "congratulate the prince for me on his police; it is perfectly arranged, on my honor!" The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental There was no light in the lower rooms, and the abbe was obliged to feel for the staircase with his hands. The Honor of the Name The abbe came in and greeted me in a cold and sombre manner. Mauprat The abbe started and cried out, in his simple-hearted way, 'Ah! what, are you married?' Samuel Brohl and Company After this the abbe de la Ville entered into particulars unnecessary to repeat here; it is sufficient to say, that all he advanced materially aided our wishes. Memoirs of the Comtesse Du Barry; with intimate details of her entire career as favorite of Louis XV "If it be for the good of the cause, abbe, I sacrifice myself." The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental Enlightened by the words of Mme. d'Escorval and by the confession of Maurice, the abbe understood at once the extent of the frightful danger that menaced the baron and his son. The Honor of the Name A few days after this scene, which brought the calmness of death into my soul in place of the tumult of life, I was strolling in the park with the abbe. Mauprat "I am all ears," responded the abbe, crossing the shapely legs in which he took no little pride. Samuel Brohl and Company The good abbe did not, however, long enjoy his honours, but ended his career in 1774. Memoirs of the Comtesse Du Barry; with intimate details of her entire career as favorite of Louis XV "Well, well," said the abbe, lifting his hand quickly to his waistcoat pocket, "what are you doing there?" The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental The abbe, who, until now, had remained seated, rose. The Honor of the Name "Never, as far as I know," replied the abbe, quite amazed. Mauprat The abbe's countenance became transformed in the twinkling of an eye, the wrinkles smoothed away from his brow, his mouth relaxed, a joyous light shone in his eyes. Samuel Brohl and Company When introduced into the cabinet of the king, his majesty inquired at once, "Monsieur l' abbe, can I depend upon your discretion?" Memoirs of the Comtesse Du Barry; with intimate details of her entire career as favorite of Louis XV "Who is Monsieur Fremond?" said the abbe, pouring himself out something to drink. The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental Once outside, the abbe confided Maurice to the care of three officers, who promised to go with him, to carry him by main force, if need be, to the hotel, and keep him there. The Honor of the Name In proportion as we drew near to the place the abbe seemed to lose more and more of his eagerness of the previous evening, and even expressed a fear that he had gone too far. Mauprat Excuse me, my dear count," said the abbe; "this is fanaticism, or I greatly mistake. Samuel Brohl and Company "Sire," replied the abbe, with a blunt frankness, "I am sorry your majesty can doubt it." Memoirs of the Comtesse Du Barry; with intimate details of her entire career as favorite of Louis XV "Good, good, good," said the newcomer, crossing his arms, and remarking the ordinary number of his family increased by the abbe and the chevalier. The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental Maurice, the abbe, and the officers surrounded the brave young girl. The Honor of the Name He spoke with so much grace and persuasiveness that I was fascinated no less than the abbe. Mauprat The abbe felt this constraint, and tried to dispel it—speaking with the tone of voice and gestures customary to those who always think they are in the pulpit. The Nabob There is an abbe, named la Chapelle, whom I think half cracked. Memoirs of the Comtesse Du Barry; with intimate details of her entire career as favorite of Louis XV If I might join my prayers to those of the abbe," said D'Harmental, "I should beg you, madame, not to inconvenience yourself for us. The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental Lacheneur was overwhelmed; the abbe's gloomy prophecy again resounded in his ears. The Honor of the Name Had the abbe been disloyal enough to do so? Mauprat "Yes, but you know the abbe turned his back on old Marin the other day; he refused him everything." The Brotherhood of Consolation Calyste thenceforth received the instruction which the abbe himself had received at the Seminary. Beatrix His highness judged that Alberoni was the man to be humiliated by nothing, and he sent the abbe to finish the negotiation which the bishop had left unfinished. The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental "We will take no action until an hour has passed," said the abbe. The Honor of the Name "You might say a farewell pardon," replied the abbe, in a bitter tone, and with a gesture of merciless condemnation. Mauprat This tranquil neighborhood is near the archbishop's palace, where our dear abbe has duties with the cardinal. The Brotherhood of Consolation My daughter," replied the abbe, stroking his chin, "we are not now in the confessional; I am not obliged to make myself your judge. Beatrix D'Harmental took his treasure, some books, and the packet which contained his wardrobe, and drove to the abbe's house. The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental Both saw Maurice, who was so overcome that he had to lean upon the abbe for support. The Honor of the Name I gave an account of this interview to the abbe, who was waiting for me at Patience's. Mauprat Singular though it may seem in a young French abbe of his day, M. de Vilmorin was not interested in Woman. Scaramouche "Come, tell me your plan," said the abbe, now becoming curious. Beatrix The result of this reading was that the chevalier, while smiling at the octogenarian love of the good abbe, discovered that he, less fortunate, had his heart perfectly unoccupied. The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental They reached the city at last, and Maurice saw how wise the abbe had been in preventing him from assuming a disguise. The Honor of the Name The abbe is right; he may prove formidable. Mauprat This fellow had a trick of reminding him, he supposed, too unpleasantly of that young abbe done to death in the garden behind the Breton arme at Gavrillac. Scaramouche "I see only one difficulty in all this," said the abbe. Beatrix "Chevalier, I predict," said the abbe, "that if the singer be young and pretty, in a week there will be as much trouble to get you away as there is now to keep you here." The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental From him the abbe and Maurice received their first positive information. The Honor of the Name "Take away that creature," said Patience to the abbe, casting a look of contempt on me. Mauprat Faith, Hope, and Charity, the three noblest virtues of humanity, shed their charm among the abbe's wrinkles; his speech was gentle, slow, and penetrating. Rise and Fall of Cesar Birotteau "That's my affair," replied the duchess; "when one doesn't often intrigue, one does so—" "Badly, very badly," said the abbe. Beatrix "Well, abbe, very well," answered the prince, gravely. The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental The abbe and Maurice had expected to find the crowd too great for the hall, large as it was, and they found the chapel almost unoccupied. The Honor of the Name You know," continued the abbe, "that I do not like monks, that I distrust their humility and abhor their lives of inaction. Mauprat At four o'clock the good priest came; Constance explained the misfortune that had fallen upon them, and the abbe went upstairs as a soldier mounts the breach. Rise and Fall of Cesar Birotteau "You are not at confession," repeated the abbe. Beatrix Well," said the abbe, on whose face it was impossible to see the smallest change, "what has happened, then, my dear pupil, that you are shut in thus by bolts and bars? The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental "Poor woman!" the lawyer whispered to the abbe, "she does not know that the sentence of a military commission is executed in twenty-four hours." The Honor of the Name "You must be mad!" cried the abbe, starting back. Mauprat The abbe coughed, to give notice to Pillerault who was waiting in the salon. Rise and Fall of Cesar Birotteau In view of such misery the abbe will surely give me absolution for the venial sins which the deceits of the world compel us to commit. Beatrix "Holla! abbe," said D'Harmental, in a cheerful voice, "no such jokes, I beg; they might bring misfortune." The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental The abbe had been right in feeling he could trust the officers to whose care he had confided Maurice. The Honor of the Name I moved away and waited for the abbe some distance off. Mauprat "My brother, the abbe, has already prepared me," said Cesar, showing the letter, which he had re-read and now held out to his confessor. Rise and Fall of Cesar Birotteau Madame la duchesse," replied the abbe, "do not mix up spiritual things with worldly things; they are usually irreconcilable. Beatrix First of all," said the abbe, "nothing is impossible; remember that, before you deny or undertake anything. The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental M. de Courtornieu's exclamation proved that he considered the abbe an egregious fool. The Honor of the Name The abbe was too fond of improving his mind from the writings of the wise to have time for anything else. Mauprat After the short visit the abbe went away without seeing the various apartments, which the perfumer and his wife dared not show him. Rise and Fall of Cesar Birotteau "Monsieur le duc made as a husband the same reply I was about to make when you interrupted me," said the abbe, who could not restrain a smile. Beatrix Let us see, my dear abbe, let us see. The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental That which filled the abbe's heart with dismay was the substitution of a military commission for a court-martial. The Honor of the Name May I ask," said the abbe, "what you now have in common with this young man? Mauprat "I, monsieur le marquis!" said the abbe, again interrupting him. The Chouans While the young abbe followed this lane, which was full of stones and closed on either side by hedges, the post-mistress questioned the postilion. The Village Rector What you would have done in his place, I presume, my dear abbe. The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental The abbe announced that he was going alone to the duke's house, and that he would find a way to force an entrance. The Honor of the Name The abbe had undertaken to convey the Trappist's words to me, while the latter had threatened in the most honeyed tone in the world to come and see me if I refused his request. Mauprat The patriot helped him to conceal the coach behind a wood-pile; the abbe seized the occasion to pull Coupiau aside and say to him, in a low voice: "Has he really any money?" The Chouans The young abbe flung himself back into a corner of the carriage unable to comprehend that answer. The Village Rector "Well, what do you say to my Odyssey, abbe?" The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental But fortunately the abbe had the presence of mind to hold him back, and place his hand over the poor youth's lips. The Honor of the Name The Trappist had gone to stay at La Chatre, at the Carmelite convent; this had thoroughly aroused the abbe's suspicions, in spite of his first enthusiasm at the penitence of the sinner. Mauprat The abbe then joined example to precept by accepting, without the slightest scruple, the novel sort of tithe which Marche-a-Terre offered to him. The Chouans At the moment when the young abbe entered the low room in which the family were assembled the rector of Montegnac had exhausted all the resources of his eloquence. The Village Rector Well," said the abbe, "you were looking for me you said. The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental At last, a little before four o'clock, the abbe came in, followed by the lawyer to whom the baron had confided his last wishes. The Honor of the Name To do something, even in the most limited sphere and with the help of the feeblest machinery; to do something at all costs—such was the one fixed idea of the priors and abbes. Mauprat "In that case," said the abbe, referring to the news, "Fouche's police will be more dangerous for us than their battalions of recruits and counter-Chouans." The Chouans When the two afflicted women came the young abbe, very impatient to get back to Limoges, left the parsonage to see if the horses were harnessed. The Village Rector "You do Mademoiselle de Lanty injustice by that remark," replied the abbe. The Deputy of Arcis In spite of the abbe's quickness of perception, he could not understand such assertions on the part of the baroness; he thought that sorrow and terror must have destroyed her reason. The Honor of the Name "The abominable coward has lost no time, you see, abbe," I cried. Mauprat Then, noticing the lady, the abbe went to speak to her apart. The Chouans In the first place, the joke came from Monseigneur; next, it bore gently on the young abbe, of whom the dignitaries and other ambitious priests grouped around the bishop were somewhat jealous. The Village Rector Monsieur de Lanty," continued the abbe, "is a bad sleeper; and one night last summer he was awakened by the sound of cautious steps. The Deputy of Arcis A glance and a nudge of the elbow from the abbe checked him. The Honor of the Name All of a sudden I found myself face to face with the abbe; he was anxiously looking for Edmee. Mauprat The abbe politely returned to her, with an equivocal manner, the sum he had received; then he followed the young leader who took the by-way through which he had come. The Chouans The young abbe left Limoges all heaving with expectation of the spectacle on the morrow, and still unaware that it would not take place. The Village Rector When he had obtained the reply he desired he scrutinized the artist with great attention and gave orders to an abbe, who instantly disappeared. Sarrasine The abbe drew his attention to the man standing near them. The Honor of the Name The abbe had plunged into the forest at once, and, soon finding the tracks of our horses, had come to see what had happened to us. Mauprat "Say frankly, monsieur, not to abbes who force contributions on the highway to carry on the war," retorted the Abbe Gudin. The Chouans Confused at being caught by a priest with a fruit in one hand and another in her mouth, she made no answer to the questions of the handsome young abbe. The Village Rector "All the trumps in one hand," said the abbe. Eugenie Grandet The abbe and Maurice found an explanation of this evident terror on reaching the hotel to which they had ordered the coachman to take them. The Honor of the Name The abbe was so alarmed that he did not think of preventing me. Mauprat "No, abbe, no!" cried the young chief, in a loud voice which was heard through the panel, "it must be so." The Chouans She had never imagined such an abbe,—dapper and spruce as hands could make him, in dazzling linen and fine black cloth without spot or wrinkle. The Village Rector Madame des Grassins examined the abbe with a glance of extreme penetration. Eugenie Grandet But the abbe and Maurice had not time to listen to the commentaries with which the hotel proprietor accompanied his recital. The Honor of the Name The abbe alone could have taken up my cause; but he was already in prison on my account. Mauprat The peasants stood motionless, their eyes on the speaker, like statues; but Mademoiselle de Verneuil presently noticed that this universal attitude was the result of a spell cast by the abbe on the crowd. The Chouans "Do not oppose what may be for his salvation," said the young abbe. The Village Rector "Ladies cannot compromise themselves with me," said the abbe. Eugenie Grandet The abbe, hoping that his priestly dress would win him a hearing, approached and gave his name. The Honor of the Name "Edmee, your head seems full of romantic notions at present," said the abbe, losing patience. Mauprat This irregular company was led by the abbe, who held in his hand a rough cross draped with a flag, followed by a gars, who was proudly carrying the parish banner. The Chouans But this struggle of spiritual fatherhood against the hurricane of unchained passions, overcame the poor abbe completely. The Village Rector The abbe walked off with the pretty lady so quickly that they were soon some distance in advance of the caravan. Eugenie Grandet The abbe understood what M. Laugeron meant, but dared not say: "The commission is assembling, make haste." The Honor of the Name How can such ideas occur to you, abbe? Mauprat Come, come, let us have no rancor, abbe. The Chouans After begging the post-mistress to have everything in readiness for his departure in an hour's time, the abbe asked the way to the parsonage. The Village Rector "Ah! if you only would, madame—" said the abbe. Eugenie Grandet "When daylight comes," thought the abbe, "I will look outside." The Honor of the Name Though I was in the same house as my uncle and cousin, my room was on a separate floor, and henceforth I spent the greater part of my time with the abbe. Mauprat He would not let the abbe give him his arm; resolutely and with dignity he walked alone to the scaffold. An Historical Mystery The young abbe took the rector aside to explain to him the injurious situation in which the impenitence of his parishioner placed religion, and the duty the bishop imposed upon him. The Village Rector "Ah! that book is infinitely more moral," said the abbe, laughing. Eugenie Grandet The abbe's sorrow and amazement were intense, when, after the baron's terrible fall, Maurice announced that the cord had been cut. The Honor of the Name He discussed it in a low voice with the abbe, who was sitting among the witnesses. Mauprat To her, as to the abbe, and indeed to all others who did not know how the accused had been employed on that day, their innocence seemed doubtful. An Historical Mystery But the feelings of the young abbe, far from animating his face, gave it a stern expression; it was more than cold, it was icy. The Village Rector For some time past the old abbe had urged him to speak to Mademoiselle Grandet, from a purely religious point of view, about the duty of marriage for a woman in her position. Eugenie Grandet Thus, suddenly separated from his wife, Maurice wished to confer with her, to give her some parting advice; but the abbe did not allow him an opportunity. The Honor of the Name "But, if I had received this secret under the seal of the confessional," said the abbe, "you certainly would not urge me to reveal it." Mauprat By the time she returned to the chateau the abbe and his sister had received a similar summons on behalf of the defence. An Historical Mystery As soon as Ursule lost sight of the abbe she went down into the village to disseminate the news, and also to buy the things needed for the breakfast. The Village Rector "You must know, monsieur," said the abbe, "that we send them to Babylon as soon as they are weaned." Eugenie Grandet The abbe was awaiting her with feverish impatience on the same spot, when she rejoined him twenty-four hours later. The Honor of the Name "I will undergo them if necessary," rejoined the abbe, with an imperceptible smile of pride, and such a dignified bearing that all the women were touched. Mauprat The abbe at once inquired if she had other letters from her husband that he might compare the writing. An Historical Mystery "Then you like your life here?" said the young abbe. The Village Rector Maitre Cruchot, the president, and the abbe, aided by their adherents, were able to prevent the sale of the estate in little lots. Eugenie Grandet But the cause of her repugnance was not what the abbe supposed. The Honor of the Name "I can give you no information on that point," answered the abbe. Mauprat The testimony of the abbe and that of Mademoiselle Goujet made a favorable impression. An Historical Mystery So far from that, the young abbe met his equal. The Village Rector "If you want to give gilt scissors to your daughter, you have the means," said the abbe. Eugenie Grandet It was the signal of the younger Poignot, who came bringing an arm-chair for the sick man, the abbe's box of medicine, and a bag of books. The Honor of the Name On this point," said the abbe, "I neither wish nor ought to say anything; for you know that your presence here is an act of rashness and a profanation. Mauprat "And to the Grand Duc de Berg, 'your Highness!'" said the abbe. An Historical Mystery "It is not a question of myself," replied the rector, coloring at this labored compliment, "but of God's word, of the blessed bread—" "Brown bread," remarked the abbe, smiling. The Village Rector "Will you do me the honor to take my arm, madame?" said the abbe. Eugenie Grandet The abbe made the party enter it, recommending the strictest prudence, while he went on in advance to confer with this man, upon whose decision the safety of the whole party depended. The Honor of the Name When the abbe was questioned again, he persisted in his calm, laconic refusal to give evidence. Mauprat "The Church prays for him," said the abbe. An Historical Mystery The young abbe took the hands of the older priest and pressed them cordially. The Village Rector At this moment the knocker announced the des Grassins family, and their arrival interrupted a conversation which had begun between Madame Grandet and the abbe. Eugenie Grandet The next morning, when he awoke, the abbe received the money. The Honor of the Name The abbe declared that his ideas on the occurrence were so vague that he would undergo all the penalties inflicted on recalcitrant witnesses rather than express his opinion before fuller investigations had been made. Mauprat The eldest d'Hauteserre opened it and gave entrance to the abbe, whose breeches were torn in climbing over the walls of the park. An Historical Mystery But he said no, that the photograph was of a man who was bearded, while his master was as clean-faced as an abbe. The Mystery of Orcival "My nephew is a blockhead," thought the abbe as he looked at the president, whose rumpled hair added to the ill grace of his brown countenance. Eugenie Grandet Faithful to the abbe's instructions, she lived alone; but, by frequent visits, she accustomed the people of the neighborhood to her presence. The Honor of the Name I at once entered Edmee's room; there I found the abbe and the doctor. Mauprat "Mademoiselle, what is the matter with you?" said the abbe. An Historical Mystery So saying, the abbe looked about to find his hat, and proceeded to slip quietly away. The Lesser Bourgeoisie Consequently the Cruchots, whose policy was sagely guided by the old abbe, contented themselves for the time being with surrounding the great heiress and paying her the most affectionate attentions. Eugenie Grandet And, as the abbe remained silent, a terrible light dawned on the mind of the stricken man. The Honor of the Name "I am aware of them," replied the abbe, in a still milder tone. Mauprat The abbe now came in with his sister, who stopped to speak to Catherine and Madame Durieu. An Historical Mystery The abbe was here interrupted by the noise of a lively altercation in the antechamber. The Lesser Bourgeoisie "When it concerns mademoiselle," said the abbe, armed with his own bouquet, "every day is a fete-day for my nephew." Eugenie Grandet They had just heard of the murder at the Borderie, and the abbe was now closeted with the justice of the peace, relating the circumstances of the poisoning. The Honor of the Name The annoyance which the abbe felt at this personal attack gave him the courage which might otherwise have been wanting. Mauprat Cinq-Cygne was left in charge of a farmer, under the supervision of the abbe and his sister who moved into it. An Historical Mystery "Ah! is that the young man?" said the abbe; "you surprise me much; I must say such an idea would never have crossed my mind." The Lesser Bourgeoisie She said "Yes," and he went himself to fetch an abbe' from Saint Roch. Camille Maurice sprang up in a fury of passion, but the abbe darted to the door and intercepted the infuriated men as they were about to leave the room. The Honor of the Name There is no need," added Marcasse, "for me to tell you that the abbe maintains an absolute silence, and refuses to believe that you are guilty. Mauprat After carrying a third supply to the senator she suddenly became terrified on hearing the abbe read aloud the public examination of the prisoners,—for the trial was by that time begun. An Historical Mystery I am afraid I shall not see him," said the abbe, "as my black gown would be out of place in the midst of the more earthly gaiety that will soon fill this salon. The Lesser Bourgeoisie The stern abbe answered with the smile of a man who can read the human heart and see its purity; for the countess he always showed the respect mingled with adoration which the angels inspire. The Lily of the Valley "She was infamously poisoned last evening," replied the abbe, sadly. The Honor of the Name "If you persist on returning to the chateau," exclaimed Patience, "you must swear before you leave that you will not enter your cousin's room, or your uncle's, without the abbe's permission." Mauprat Innocent or guilty," said the abbe, "mount your horses and make for the frontier. An Historical Mystery The abbe, yielding to an impulse of curiosity, looked up above the heads, and there in the tumbril stood the man who had heard mass in the garret three days ago. An Episode under the Terror We reached the door of the chamber and the abbe opened it. The Lily of the Valley Ah! had she heard Monsieur d'Escorval's or the abbe's name mentioned, she might have felt some doubt of Marie-Anne's guilt; her resolution might have wavered, and—who knows? The Honor of the Name The abbe allowed himself to be led away with unaffected calmness. Mauprat "I told you," said the abbe in a low voice, "that love would some day cause her to forget her animosity." An Historical Mystery The perfumers thought that the poor abbe was raving. An Episode under the Terror The abbe followed me hastily, and bending over the bouquet whispered, "No tears!" The Lily of the Valley The abbe's anxiety on receiving this intelligence was so poignant that he could not conceal it from Baron d'Escorval. The Honor of the Name I fell asleep again and the abbe removed it during my sleep. Mauprat "I blame myself for not having killed the murderer of my old masters before I came to the rescue of my present ones—" "Michu!" said the abbe in a warning tone. An Historical Mystery |
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