Return the carriage and the other two horses to the stables where you hired them, and take my two horses back to our stables.
"You are sure to be questioned, and can tell them the truth.

Say that you acted by my orders, and had no idea of the reason for which I had hired the carriage and the extra horses; that you knew that I often made flying visits to the vineyards, and you thought I wanted to see some proprietor of Medoc, on business, and to return as quickly as possible; and were much surprised when you saw that madame went with me.

Do not say anything about our picking up my friends on the road." "I understand, monsieur, and I will stick to that story.

God bless you, sir, and you, madame; and I trust that, before long, you will be back again with us." "I hope so, Gregoire, but I fear it will not be for some time to come." They now walked forward, Leigh hurrying on in front until he came to the little village inn.

It was already closed but, on his knocking violently at the door, a window above was opened.
"What are you making such a noise for, at this time of night ?" "I have come to call Captain Lefaux," he said.