A dreadful place, madame!" Frances laughed.

"That is the place for me," she said to Selo.

"Take me there." The old man looked at her with shrewd, friendly eyes, and then beckoned Bauzy aside.
"Who is she?
She has the bearing of a great lady, but her face hurts me.

What harm has come to her ?" "How do I know ?" said Bauzy.

"Go for your boat.