But he wishes first of all to declare that he does not think that any way of getting her out can be discovered.

He will give her the note on the first opportunity, and get an answer from her, which he will send to his sister as soon as he gets a chance." "That is all we can expect," Harry said joyfully.

"I did not expect that it would be an easy business, or that the man would be able to hit upon a scheme at once; but now that he has gone so far as to agree to carry notes, the thought that he may, if he succeeds, soon have his little farm in Brittany, will sharpen his wits up wonderfully." It was three days before an answer came from Marie.

Jacques handed it to Harry when he came to take his turn by Victor's bedside.
Victor was better; he was no longer unconscious, but followed with his eyes the movements of those in the room.

Once he had said, "Where am I ?" but the answer "You are with friends; you have been ill; you shall hear all about it when you get stronger," had apparently satisfied him.