You must remember the resourcefulness of this fellow, Tardivet, and his power in the country here.

If he were to awake to the discovery that I had duped him, he would be up and after us, and I make little doubt that it would not be long ere he found the scent and ran us to earth.

Tomorrow I shall discover your flight and the villainy of the ostler, and I shall so organise the pursuit that you shall not be overtaken." There was a moment's pause, during which La Boulaye seemed to expect some question.

But none came, so he proceeded: "Your original intention was to make for Prussia, where you say that your father and your brother are awaiting you." "Yes, Monsieur.

Beyond the Moselle--at Treves." "You must alter your plans," said he shortly.