"I am told that he has journeyed hither, and that he is here at present.

Am I rightly informed ?" I determined to remain where I was, and hear that conversation to the end.
"There is a gentleman here," answered the host, "but I am ignorant of his name.

I will inquire." "You may spare yourself the trouble," Michelot interposed.

"That is not the gentleman's name.

I am his servant." There was a moment's pause, then came Vilmorin's shrill voice.
"You lie, knave! M.de Mancini is here.