Before their departure, Arbillot the notary, passed his arm familiarly through that of Julien and led him into an adjoining room, which served as billiard-hall and library.
"Monsieur de Buxieres," said he, pointing to a pile of law papers heaped upon the green cloth of the table; "see what I have prepared for you; you will find there all the titles and papers relating to the real estate, pictures, current notes, and various matters of your inheritance.

You had better keep them under lock and key, and study them at your leisure.

You will find them very interesting.

I need hardly say," he added, "that I am at your service for any necessary advice or explanation.

But, in respect to any minor details, you can apply to Claudet Sejournant, who is very intelligent in such matters, and a good man of business.