Henceforward it's hope only.

Now, we must hurry.

My mother and Julie will be growing anxious, for we are overdue." They crossed the Seine by one of the beautiful stone bridges and entered a region of narrow and crooked streets, which John thought must be a part of old Paris.

In an American city it would necessarily have been a quarter of the poor, but John knew that here wealth and distinction were often hidden behind these modest doors.
He began to feel very curious about Lannes' family, but he was careful to ask no questions.

He knew that the young Frenchman was showing great trust and faith in him by taking him into his home.