He reflected that his first information ought to come from De Guiche.

He therefore set out in search of him, but De Guiche, whom we saw disappear behind one of the wings, and who seemed to have returned to his own apartments, had not entered the chateau.

Saint-Aignan therefore went in quest of him, and after having turned, and twisted, and searched in every direction, he perceived something like a human form leaning against a tree.

This figure was as motionless as a statue, and seemed deeply engaged in looking at a window, although its curtains were closely drawn.

As this window happened to be Madame's, Saint-Aignan concluded that the form in question must be that of De Guiche.