Now that it is known that I have examined your papers, and found them correct, there will be no further inquiry about you and, at any rate, you could stay here for a day or two without any questions being asked." "That would be an admirable plan, monsieur; and I cannot tell you how much I am obliged to you." "Say no more about that, monsieur; you have paid me well for it and, moreover, I am not a bad fellow, though at present I am obliged to appear to be a strong supporter of the people in Paris.
Now, if you will put on your hat and come along with me, I will leave you a short distance from the hotel de ville, to which I have access at all hours.

I shall of course simply put, in the passport, that you are travelling to Paris on private matters, and that you will stay with your friend, citizen Tourrier, in the rue des Halles." A quarter of an hour later Leigh returned to the auberge, furnished with the required paper.

The adjoint had said, on handing it to him: "I shall not come round tomorrow.

We met as strangers yesterday, and it is as well I should not appear to be intimate with you.

But should you find yourself in any difficulty, send for me at once, and I will soon set matters right." "Is it all satisfactorily arranged, monsieur ?" the hotel keeper asked, when Leigh returned.
"Perfectly.