A Gentleman from Gascony: A Romance of the Huguenots — page 111: what you’re looking at

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¢ ‘ery THE KING’S PHYSICIAN, 107 medium-sized package sealed with the royal arms and a purse heavy with gold pieces. “And now,” continued the physician, “cover your- self with this mantle,” and he pointed to a cloak which was thrown over the back of a chair, “and repair forth- with to the Green Dragon. Beppa expects you.” “And you?” “I shall remain here for a short time, and then return to the Louvre. It is not well that we should be seen in public together.” Raoul held out his hand, which was taken in a warm grasp by the physician, who, although he had seen him but twice, had conceived a strong affection for the brave and impetuous young Gascon. “My friend,” he said, moved by a sudden impulse, “would you take a word of advice from a man thrice your age in years and experience?” “Speak! Believe me, I am honored, but first let me know to whom I owe these good offices.” The old man laughed. “True! I had forgotten. I am Ambrose Pare, phy- sician to their majesties of France.” The name was one most familiar to the chevalier, who had often heard it on his father’s lips, and he knew that he was in the presence of one whom, even in that profligate age, all delighted to honor for his virtues, He was the physician of the poor as well as of the rich, the adviser of the high and the comforter of the lowly. “There is a good old adage,” continued Master Pare, “and even with the scant knowledge I have of you, I think I may say that there is no one I know to whom it will be of more advantage than yourself: ‘Look before you leap!’ You are young, intelligent, brave, but—and in the dué is all my warning—you don’t stop to think. connieloooks (©