I shall not stir from here." Sir John followed the innkeeper.

Roland reseated himself, twirled his chair back to its former position facing the table, took up his pen and began to write.
When Sir John returned, Roland had written and sealed two letters and was addressing a third.

He signed to the Englishman to wait until he had finished, that he might give him his full attention.

Then, the address finished, he sealed the letter, and turned around.
"Well," he asked, "is everything arranged ?" "Yes," said the Englishman, "it was an easy matter.

You are dealing with a true gentleman." "So much the better!" exclaimed Roland, waiting.
"You will fight two hours hence by the fountain of Vaucluse--a charming spot--with pistols, advancing to each other, each to fire as he pleases and continuing to advance after his adversary's fire." "By my faith! you are right, Sir John.