"Whose window is that, Rene ?" And I pointed towards the light.
"That," he replied, "is the room of the lieutenant and the gentleman in the mask." "I must take a look at them, Rene, and whilst I am looking I shall search my pocket for another louis.

Now let me in." "I dare not, Monsieur.

Maitre Bernard may call me, and if the doors are not closed--" "Dame!" I broke in.

"I shall stay but a moment." "But--" "And you will have easily earned a louis d'or.

If Bernard calls you--peste, tell him that you have let fall something, and that you are seeking it.