The season is advancing, you know! The birds will begin their migrations, and I should be greatly provoked if I were not equipped in time for the opportune moment.

And how is Monsieur de Buxieres?
I trust he will not be less good-natured than his deceased cousin, and that he will allow me to spread my snares on the border hedge of his woods.

But," added he, as he noticed the flurried, impatient countenance of his visitor, "I forgot to ask you, my dear young fellow, to what happy chance I owe your visit?
Excuse my neglect!" "Don't mention it, Monsieur le Cure.

You have guessed rightly.

It is a very happy circumstance which brings me.