He would not be here, would he, if he hadn't a right?
As to asking him to prove his right, that is not our business--it belongs to the justice and the notary.

You had better, my son, go over to Auberive, and ask the gentlemen to come to-morrow to raise the seals." At this moment, the cowboy, who had been sent to open the gate, entered the kitchen.
"The carriage is in the courtyard," said he, "and Monsieur's boxes are in the hall.

Where shall I put them, Madame Sejoumant ?" Julien's eyes wandered from Manette to the young boy, with an expression of intense annoyance and fatigue.
"Why, truly," said Manette, "as a matter of fact, there is only the room of our deceased master, where the seals have been released.

Would Monsieur object to taking up his quarters there ?" "I am willing," muttered Julien; "have my luggage carried up there, and give orders for it to be made ready immediately." The housekeeper gave a sign, and the boy and the servant disappeared.
"Madame," resumed Julien, turning toward Manette, "if I understand you right, I can no longer reckon upon your services to take care of my household.

Could you send me some one to supply your place ?" "Oh! as to that matter," replied the housekeeper, still in her wheedling voice, "a day or two more or less! I am not so very particular, and I don't mind attending to the house as long as I remain.