The commissary appeared stupefied, while M.Daburon was delighted.

Gevrol's face, on the contrary, was sensibly elongated.

As for the corporal, he was overwhelmed.
"Now," continued the old fellow, "follow me closely.

We have traced the young man into the house.

How he explained his presence at this hour, I do not know; this much is certain, he told the widow he had not dined.
The worthy woman was delighted to hear it, and at once set to work to prepare a meal.