He had the prospect before him of a large fortune,--that of his brother George; but this he has already anticipated.

A man in a position like this is not to be trifled with." "I do not fear him." "But I do.

I am, however, a little relieved by the fact that he has never seen you." The painter shook his head.
"Not only has he seen me, but I half believe that he suspects my designs." "Impossible!" "But I am sure that I have been followed to-day.

I have no actual proof, but still I am fully convinced that it was so." And Andre recounted all that had occurred during the day.
"You are certainly being watched," answered De Breulh, "and every step that you take will be known to your enemies, and at this very moment perhaps eyes are upon us." As he spoke he glanced uneasily around; but it was quite dark, and he could see no one.
"We will give the spies a little gentle exercise," said he, "and if we dine together they will find it hard to discover the place." De Breulh's coachman was dozing on the driving-seat.

His master aroused him, and whispered some order in his ear.