"De Tournay was a fiery, ambitious, youngster with bad companions.

De Tournay told me he repented of coming with Rullecour, and he felt he had spoilt his life--that he could never return to France again or to his people." The old Chevalier shook his head sadly.

"Is he dead ?" he asked.
There was a slight pause, and then Detricand answered: "No, still living." "Where is he ?" "I promised de Tournay that I would never reveal that." "Might I not write to him ?" asked the old man.

"Assuredly, Chevalier." "Could you--will you--despatch a letter to him from me, monsieur ?" "Upon my honour, yes." "I thank you--I thank you, monsieur; I will write it to-day." "As you will, Chevalier.

I will ask you for the letter to-night," rejoined Detricand.