Still, I thought that he would have made his way down here, if possible, as he would then be able to escape in the lugger." "He may have found it more difficult than he thought," Monsieur Flambard said, soothingly.

"But do not let us be standing here.
Pray, come up.

My wife will be glad to welcome you, for she has often heard me speak of Martin's English wife." Leigh had been standing behind Patsey while they spoke but, as the merchant closed the door, his eye fell upon him.
"Ah, monsieur, now I recognize you.

You are Monsieur Leigh Stansfield, the brother of madame.

I welcome you also, cordially." So saying, he led the way upstairs..