He had had little sleep since Tuesday night, and not very much then; and much of the time had been spent in the saddle, a wearing thing to one so little accustomed to long rides.

Worn as he was, it was unthinkable that he should go far to-night.

He might get as far as Chavagne, perhaps.

But there he must sup and sleep; and what, then, of to-morrow?
Had he but thought of it before, perhaps Aline might have been able to assist him with the loan of a few louis.

His first impulse now was to follow her to the chateau.