They did not, as usual, remove their hats; but seated themselves at a table, and began talking noisily.

Presently one made a remark in a low tone to the other, who turned round in his chair, and stared offensively at Philip.

The latter continued his meal, without paying any attention to him.
"And who may you be, young sir ?" the man said, rising and walking across the room.
"I am not in the habit of answering questions addressed to me by strangers," Philip said quietly.
"Parbleu, custom or no custom, you have to answer them, now.

This is not a time when men can go about unquestioned.

You do not wear the Royalist colours, and I demand to know who you are." "I would wear the Royalist colours, if I were on the way to join the Royalist army," Philip replied calmly; "as at present I am not doing so, but am simply travelling as a private gentleman, I see no occasion for putting on badges." "You have not answered my question.