We are going to find a place of concealment for her.

Remember, my friends, if there is the slightest suspicion of her presence here, all is lost.

If the soldiers question you, endeavor to convince them that Monsieur Maurice has not left the house this evening." He paused, trying to think if he had forgotten any precaution that human prudence could suggest, then added: "One word more; to see you standing about at this hour of the night will awaken suspicion at once.

But this is what I desire.

We will plead in justification, the alarm that you feel at the absence of the baron, and also the indisposition of madame--for madame is going to retire--she will thus escape interrogation.