de Berensac is going with me.

Will you accompany us ?" "If you will give me a delay of one hour, I will most willingly." "What have you to do in that hour, Mr.Aycon ?" "I purpose to escort Mlle.

Delhasse back to the convent and leave her there.

I suppose we shall all have to answer some questions in regard to this sad matter, and where can she stay near Avranches save there ?" "She certainly can't come to my house," said the duchess.
"It would be impossible under the circumstances," I agreed.
"Under any circumstances," said the duchess haughtily.
By this time a covered conveyance had been procured, and when the duchess, having fired her last scornful remark at me, walked to the door of the inn, the body of the duke was being placed in it.

Gustave de Berensac assisted the servant, and their task was just accomplished when Jacques Bontet was carried by two of the police to the door.