I fancy he has some cause of quarrel with the authorities, and will not put himself in the way of being questioned closely, if he can help it." The next morning when Charlie awoke, two men were standing beside him.

His eyes first fell on the one who had been to the town, and who held a large bundle in his hand.

Then he turned his eyes to the other, and gave an exclamation of pleasure, as he saw that it was Stanislas.

He looked pale and weak, and was evidently just recovering from a severe illness.
"Why, Stanislas!" he exclaimed.

"This is a pleasure, indeed.