Rather than give up the Eagle I said that I would hide it." "And why here ?" "Because being as I thought the quarters of the Commanding-Officer it would be the last place in Grenoble where it would be sought." "And where did you hide it ?" "Back of one of the drawers in the cupboard yonder." "And how did you know of the place ?" "I was stationed here when I first joined the regiment.

The chateau was untenanted.

I rambled all over it.

I explored its nooks and corners.

I discovered that secret hiding place by chance and now the Eagle is there." "And there it shall remain until it is discovered or until you give me leave to produce it," said the girl firmly.
"I have your promise ?" "You know well that I shall keep it." "I thank you, mademoiselle.