“I should have to know where to
find you, Monsieur le Duc,” said Ri-
naldo, with the insolence of a man
who knows himself to be necessary.
“I can see you, my friend, for my
eyes are accustomed to the darkness.
Listen: walk straight forward--
good; now turn to the left--come
on--this way. There, we are close
to each other.”
Rinaldo putting out his hands as
a precaution, touched some iron
bars.
“I am being deceived,” cried the
bandit.
“No, you are touching my cage.