There is going to be a--well, there is a little scheme on foot appointed for to-night--singularly lucky you are!--for removing some objectionable people, some friends of ours perhaps among them, M.Anne.

That is all.
You will hear shots, cries, perhaps screams.

Take no notice.

You will be in no danger.

For M.de Pavannes," he continued, his voice sinking, "I think that by morning I shall be able to give you a--a more particular account of him to take to Caylus--to Mademoiselle, you understand." For a moment the mask was off.