This exclamation, however rapid, was instantly reflected in a visible manner upon the features of the tall old man.

For scarcely had he recognized the younger of the travelers--and we say recognized, for nothing but a perfect recognition could have explained such an act--scarcely, we say, had he recognized the younger of the two travelers, than he clapped his hands together, with respectful surprise, and, raising his hat from his head, bowed so profoundly that it might have been said he was kneeling.
This demonstration, however absent, or rather, however absorbed was the king in his reflections, attracted his attention instantly; and checking his horse and turning towards Parry, he exclaimed, "Good God, Parry, who is that man who salutes me in such a marked manner?
Can he know me, think you ?" Parry, much agitated and very pale, had already turned his horse towards the gate.

"Ah, sire!" said he, stopping suddenly at five of six paces' distance from the still bending man: "sire, I am seized with astonishment, for I think I recognize that brave man.

Yes, it must be he! Will your majesty permit me to speak to him ?" "Certainly." "Can it be you, Monsieur Grimaud ?" asked Parry.
"Yes, it is I," replied the tall old man, drawing himself up, but without losing his respectful demeanor.
"Sire," then said Parry, "I was not deceived.

This good man is the servant of the Comte de la Fere, and the Comte de la Fere, if you remember, is the worthy gentleman of whom I have so often spoken to your majesty that the remembrance of him must remain, not only in your mind, but in your heart." "He who assisted my father at his last moments ?" asked Charles, evidently affected at the remembrance.
"The same, sire." "Alas!" said Charles; and then addressing Grimaud, whose penetrating and intelligent eyes seemed to search and divine his thoughts,--"My friend," said he, "does your master, Monsieur le Comte de la Fere, live in this neighborhood ?" "There," replied Grimaud, pointing with his outstretched arm to the white-and-red house behind the gate.
"And is Monsieur le Comte de la Fere at home at present ?" "At the back, under the chestnut trees." "Parry," said the king, "I will not miss this opportunity, so precious for me, to thank the gentleman to whom our house is indebted for such a noble example of devotedness and generosity.