He went out at nightfall seeking news of his wife, and crossed the river, the Coadjutor says, to the Faubourg St.Germain.

Now it is of the utmost importance that he should return before morning--return here." "But is he not here ?" I said, finding all my calculations at fault.
"You are sure of it, Madame ?" "Quite sure," she answered rapidly.

"Your brothers will have by this time discovered the fact.

Now, M.de Caylus, Pavannes must be brought here before morning, not only for his wife's sake--though she will be wild with anxiety--but also--" "I know," I said, eagerly interrupting her, "for his own too! There is a danger threatening him." She turned swiftly, as if startled, and I turned, and we looked at the priest.

I thought we understood one another.