"We're going to motor to Paris along with you, and leave Jean to help Firmin fight these burglars.

Firmin's all right--he's an old soldier.

He fought in '70.

Not that I've much belief in soldiers against this cursed Lupin, after the way he dealt with that corporal and his men three years ago." "I'm glad you're coming to Paris," said the Duke.

"It'll be a weight off my mind.