Emmanuel received him; this young man was alarmed by the appearance of every new face, for every new face might be that of a new creditor, come in anxiety to question the head of the house.

The young man, wishing to spare his employer the pain of this interview, questioned the new-comer; but the stranger declared that he had nothing to say to M.Emmanuel, and that his business was with M.Morrel in person.

Emmanuel sighed, and summoned Cocles.

Cocles appeared, and the young man bade him conduct the stranger to M.Morrel's apartment.

Cocles went first, and the stranger followed him.