"I have only known you a few hours," said he, "and yet I am as devoted
to you as I would be to an old friend. All that is humanly possible for
me to do to serve you, I shall certainly do."
"But where shall I see you? They expect me to-day at Orcival."
"Very well; to-morrow morning at nine, at my rooms. No--Rue Montmartre."
"A thousand thanks; I shall be there."
When they had reached the Belle Image they separated.