We'll confess the fellow between us, and if he wants a note for a thousand francs over and above the amount of his claim, we'll let him have it; not counting the five hundred for you and as much more for Desroches, provided Thuillier receives the relinquishment of his claim by ten o'clock to-morrow morning.

What does this Sauvaignou want?
Nothing but money.

Well, a haggler like that won't resist the attraction of an extra thousand francs, especially if he is only the instrument of a cupidity behind him.

It is no matter to us how he fights it out with those who prompt him.

Now, then, do you think you can get the Thuillier family out of this ?" "I'll go and see Desroches at once," said Godeschal.
"Not before Thuillier gives you a power of attorney and five hundred francs.