They took their leave of him in the politest manner possible, and were shown to the door by the consul.
"I am not quite sure that all his information is correct, and we must investigate for ourselves," said the detective when they were in the street.

"But this affray is bad for us, and I was very sorry when you interfered, Christophe." "You did not expect to see me fold my arms when a representative of the United States, and under our flag, was attacked by a lot of ruffians ?" demanded Christy, rather warmly, though he spoke in French.
"I know you could not help it, and I did my best to aid you," added M.
Rubempre.

"I only mean that it was unfortunate for us, for when we go about on the islands, we may be recognized by some of that mob.

We must go back to the hotel." In a few minutes more they were at the Atlantic, where the Frenchman, with his usual flourish, ordered a carriage to be ready in half an hour, adding that he was about to dress for some visits he was to make in St.
George's.

They went to their rooms, and each of them changed his dress, coming out in black suits.