M.de Cassaud rose and closed the door.

He had looked at Hillyard's face and acted quickly.
"It is something more than compliments you want from me, monsieur.

Well, what can I do ?" "The second sleeping-car, compartments numbers 11 and 12," said Hillyard urgently.

"In the water-tank of the lavatory there is a little metal case with letters from Berlin for Barcelona and Madrid.

But wait, monsieur!" M.de Cassaud was already at the door.
"It is the attendant of the sleeping-car who hides them there.