He disappeared as completely as if the ground had swallowed him.

All that can be added is that he wore a grey cloak." "A grey cloak, did you say ?" Her hand flew to her throat and her eyes grew wild again.

"A grey cloak ?" "Yes Madame; a grey cloak with a square velvet collar." "Ah!" said the captain, with a singular smile.

He glanced obliquely at madame.

But madame lurched forward into the arms of one of her waiting-women.