Lord Tony's Wife, An Adventure of the Scarlet Pimpernel
Orczy, Baroness Emmuska Excerpt: ...in my sister's house. They keep a watchful eye over the wench for the sake of the past, for my sake and for the sake of my sister Louise. The ci-devant Kernogan woman is well-guarded. I am satisfied as to that." "And where is the ci-devant duc?" "In the house next door-a tavern at the sign of the 174 Rat Mort-a place which is none too reputable, but the landlord-Lemoine-is a good patriot and he is keeping a close eye on the aristo ...