He found the commandant at home, and was well received.

Raynal had observed his zeal, and liked his manners.
He gave him the week's leave, and kept him to breakfast, and had his horse well fed.

At eight o'clock Edouard rode out of the premises in high spirits.

At the very gate he met a gaunt figure riding in on a squab pony.

It was Perrin the notary coming in hot haste to his friend and employer, Commandant Raynal..