de Cocheforet ?' 'No; but they know the place where he lies.

It was found by accident.
The Lieutenant was gathering his men when I came away.

If we are quick, we may yet be first.' 'But the place ?' I said.
'I could not hear,' he answered bluntly.

'We must hang on their skirts, and at the last moment strike in.

It is the only way, Monsieur.' The pair of pistols I had taken from the shock-headed man lay on a chest by the door.