By the by, we must have a light here.

Do you know where I put my flint and steel last evening?
Well, I have lost my senses; it is here in my pocket.

Luckily, too, we have a candle, which I am going to light; I want to look in my knapsack for some papers I require." Dagobert struck a few sparks, obtained a light, and saw that the window was indeed open, the table thrown down, and the lamp lying by the side of the knapsack.

He shut the window, set the little table on its feet again, placed the knapsack upon it, and began to unbuckle this last in order to take out his portfolio, which had been deposited along with his cross and purse, in a kind of pocket between the outside and the lining.
The straps had been readjusted with so much care, that there was no appearance of the knapsack having been disturbed; but when the soldier plunged his hand into the pocket above-mentioned, he found it empty.
Struck with consternation, he grew pale, and retreated a step, crying: "How is this ?--Nothing!" "What is the matter ?" said Blanche.

He made her no answer.