I had better go out first." "It is better that we should not go together for, if the woman reports that I went off with a fisherman, a search might be made in all the boats.

I will join you on the quay opposite the inn you speak of.

I shall need a quarter of an hour to burn some papers.

I have already a valise packed, with a couple of thousand francs, which is all the money I could obtain without creating suspicion.

I have seen this coming for some time, and had no intention of making a martyr of myself, when my doing so would be of no advantage." "Don't delay too long, Jules.