'I have heard the name lately.

Wait a moment.' Disappearing into the house, he returned almost immediately, followed by a lanky pale-faced youth wearing a tattered black soutane.

'Yes,' he said nodding, 'there is a worthy lady of that name lodging in the next street, I am told.

As it happens, this young man lives in the same house, and will guide you, if you like.' I assented, and, thanking him for his information, turned my horse and requested the youth to lead the way.

We had scarcely passed the corner of the street, however, and entered one somewhat more narrow and less frequented, when mademoiselle, who was riding behind me, stopped and called to me.