You know I'm bound to rejoin my company, the Strangers, if I can.

I must report as soon as possible to Captain Colton." "That's true, John, but I can't leave Paris until tomorrow.

I may have orders to carry, I must obtain supplies for the _Arrow_, and I wish to visit once more my people on the other side of the Seine." "Suppose you go now, and I'll meet you this afternoon in the Place de l'Opera." "Good.

Say three o'clock.

The first to arrive will await the other before the steps of the Opera House ?" John nodded assent and Lannes hurried away.