He sniffed about for a time, and seemed to linger near one special spot.

The Duke moved towards it, and distinctly saw the impression of two knees upon the grass.
"Some one has been eavesdropping," muttered he, much enraged at his discovery.

"Who can it be?
Has Norbert escaped from his prison ?" As he returned through the courtyard, he called one of the grooms to him.
"Where is my son ?" asked he.
"Upstairs, your Grace," was the answer.
The Duke breathed more freely.

Norbert was still in security, and therefore could not have been the person who had been listening.
"But," added the lad, "the young master is half frantic." "What do you mean ?" "Well, he declared that he would not remain in his room an instant longer; so old Jean called for help.

He is awfully strong, and it took six of us to hold him.