“Now you are teaching me about my own country,” the Marquis protested.
“I am sorry if I am sounding pedantic. It is just because I want to learn everything about all the wonderful treasures we found and fortunately there are still a few books left in the library which can give me a little information about them.”
“I suppose,” the Marquis smiled, “that one of the first things you will want me to do, is to restock the Library.”
Marietta’s eyes lit up.
“I hoped you would make that suggestion. It makes me want to cry when I think about the books they burned. Fortunately there are some in the cellar which I know you will be thrilled have been saved.”
“I cannot believe that any man can have been as fortunate as I have been,” the Marquis said, “and of course my greatest piece of luck was tha
