She is safe at your house in the Rue de St.Merri." "Thank Heaven for that!" he replied fervently.

Before he could say more Captain Andrea interrupted us.

I could see that his suspicions were aroused afresh.

He pushed rudely between us, and addressing me said, "Now, young sir, your boat is ready." "My boat ?" I answered, while I rapidly considered the situation.

Of course I did not want to cross the river now.