"I have five behind me--of your kidney, M.la Tribe.

They are from the Arsenal.

They have lost one his wife, and one his son.

The three others--" "Yes ?" "Sweethearts," Tignonville answered dryly.

And he cast a singular look at the minister.
But La Tribe's mind was so full of one matter, he could think only of that.
"How did you hear of the letters ?" he asked.
"The letters ?" "Yes." "I do not know what you mean." La Tribe stared.