It was from chance that I happened to be in the hall when he rang; and we don't want him to come in to be stared at by Francois while you write an answer." Quickly Adele sat down at a table, and wrote: "At the hour and place named, expect us--Yours, trustfully, Adele." As the clock struck eleven two slight figures stole noiselessly out of the garden gate of Madame de Soissons' house at Versailles.

The town was hushed in sleep, and not a sound was moving in the street.
They carried bundles with them, and walked with rapid steps to a small lane which led off the street by the side of the garden wall.
It was quite dark, and they could see nothing, but a voice said: "Adele!" "Rupert!" one of the figures answered, in shy, trembling tones.
"Please stay where you are," Rupert said.

"It is lighter in the street." The horses were led forth noiselessly, for Rupert had fastened cloths round their feet, to prevent the iron shoes sounding on the round pebbles which paved the streets.
Not a word was said.

There was a warm clasp of the hand, and Rupert lifted Adele into the saddle.

Margot climbed into another, and the three rode rapidly down the streets.