"Delighted to hear it," smilingly said the other: "but I want to know the kind of man he is."
"An old nobleman who used to be wealthy."
"An old story. My friend, please take me to Baron Taverney's."
"He does not receive company," said the youth, in apprehension.
"Not welcome a stray gentleman? He must be a bear."
"Much like it. I do not advise your risking it."
"Pooh! The bear will not eat me up alive."
"But he may keep the door closed."
"I will break it in; and unless you refuse to be my guide——"
"I do not; I will show the way."