"My present plan is to remain perfectly quiescent, and I have told Croisenois not to make a move of any kind.

I have an eye and ear watching and listening when they think themselves in perfect privacy.

Very soon I shall fathom their plans, and then--, but in the meantime have faith in me, and do not let the matter worry you." On the boulevard Tantaine took leave of his friend.
"I shall very likely not see you to-night, for I have an appointment at the Grand Turk with that precious young rascal, Toto Chupin.

I _must_ find Caroline, for I am sure that with her lies the Champdoce secret.
She is very cunning, but has a weakness for drink, and, with Satan's help, I hope to find out the special liquor which will make her open her lips freely.".