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"Monsieur le Marquis," said Duplessis, when the salon was cleared of all but himself and the two friends, "Lemercier has confided to me the state of your affairs in connection with M. Louvier, and flatters me by thinking my advice may be of some service; if so, command me."
"I shall most gratefully accept your advice," answered Alain, "but I fear my condition defies even your ability and skill."