Henceforth John would have his distinct approval, and he felt a measure of pride in being now his comrade in danger.
When John had closed the door of the sitting-room and he knew that neither Julie nor Suzanne could hear him, he said: "Picard, have you any weapon ?" Picard drew a heavy automatic revolver from the pocket of his jacket.
"Before I started I provided myself with this, knowing the dangers of the journey," he replied.
"Good, but don't use it, except in the last resort.

Remember how near you came to execution as a _franc-tireur_." "Does Monsieur apprehend an attack ?" "I scarcely know, Antoine.

But things have come about too easily.

We find here a furnished hotel waiting for us.

I've no doubt that the kitchens of the Hotel de l'Europe are well stocked, and we have all the comforts, even the luxuries sufficient for a hundred guests.