Moreover, there would be no other party on the Brenva ridge to spy upon his actions.

There was just one fact so far as Chayne could judge to discredit his inspiration--the inconvenient presence of a guide.
"Do you know a guide Delouvain, Michel ?" "Indeed, yes! A good name, monsieur, and borne by a man worthy of it." "So I thought," said Chayne.

"Pierre Delouvain," and Michel laughed scornfully and waved the name away.
"Pierre! No, indeed!" he cried.

"Monsieur, never engage Pierre Delouvain for your guide.

I speak solemnly.