It is incredible, I know." But he perceived the alteration in the magistrate's face, and a little frightened, he approached the bed.

"Are you unwell, sir ?" he asked.
"No," answered M.Daburon, without exactly knowing what he said.

"I am very well; but the surprise, the emotion,--" "I understand that," said the old fellow.
"Yes, it is not surprising, is it?
I should like to be alone a few minutes.

Do not leave the house though; we must converse at some length on this business.

Kindly pass into my study, there ought still to be a fire burning there.