I thanked the gardener again, putting a few coins into his hand, and made my way to the address he had given me.
Armand had not yet returned.

I left word for him, begging him to come and see me as soon as he arrived, or to send me word where I could find him.
Next day, in the morning, I received a letter from Duval, telling me of his return, and asking me to call on him, as he was so worn out with fatigue that it was impossible for him to go out..