Robert recognized him at once, and since he had to be a prisoner a second time, he took a certain pleasure in the meeting.
"How do you do, Monsieur Langlade ?" he said.

"You see, I've come back.
I forgot to tell you good-by, and I'm here to make amends for my lack of politeness.

And how is the patient and watchful spouse, the Dove ?" Robert spoke in good French and the partisan stared in astonishment.
Then a pleased look of recognition came into his eyes.
"Ah, it's young Mr.Lennox," he exclaimed.

"Young Mr.Lennox come back to us.

It's not mere politeness that makes me tell you I'm glad to see you.