From Parry his eyes immediately turned towards the king, upon whom they rested for an instant.

This examination, however rapid, was instantly reflected in a visible manner upon the features of the tall old man.

For scarcely had he recognized the younger of the travelers--and we said recognized, for nothing but a perfect recognition could have explained such an act--scarcely, we say, had he recognized the younger of the two travelers, than he clapped his hands together, with respectful surprise, and, raising his hat from his head, bowed so profoundly that it might have been said he was kneeling.
This demonstration, however absent, or rather, however absorbed was the king in his reflections, attracted his attention instantly; and checking his horse and turning towards Parry, he exclaimed, "Good God, Parry, who is that man who salutes me in such a marked manner?
Can he know me, think you ?" Parry, much agitated and very pale, had already turned his horse towards the gate.

"Ah, sire!" said he, stopping suddenly at five or six paces' distance from the still bending old man: "sire, I am seized with astonishment, for I think I recognize that brave man.

Yes, it must be he! Will your majesty permit me to speak to him ?" "Certainly." "Can it be you, Monsieur Grimaud ?" asked Parry.
"Yes, it is I," replied the tall old man, drawing himself up, but without losing his respectful demeanor.
"Sire," then said Parry, "I was not deceived.