Alphonse, aroused by the clamour, appeared on the scene, making use of a door of communication connecting our rooms.
"Quick, Messieurs!" the man said.

"Into your clothes.

I will tell you my news as you dress.

My man," he went on, acting valet as he spoke, "has left by the night diligence for St.Martin Lantosque.

But, tell me, are these gentlemen good for forty miles on horseback to-night ?" "Are we men ?" retorted Alphonse, in response, as he wrestled with his shirt collar, "or are we schoolgirls?
Tell me that, Mr.the Policeman!" "You can only hope to do it on horseback," continued the man.