Monsieur le Marquis D'Avencourt, and le beau Capitaine Eugene de Hamal." Ferrari looked astonished.

"Per Bacco!" he exclaimed.

"Two noted Paris duelists! Why--what need have you of such valorous associates?
I confess your choice surprises me." "I understood them to be YOUR friends," I said, composedly.

"If you remember, YOU introduced me to them.

I know nothing of the gentlemen beyond that they appear to be pleasant fellows and good talkers.