The purchaser then wished to see the attics.
The proprietor, doubtless, was unprepared for this demand, since he had not got the key; but soothed by the bundle of bills shown him, he descended to search for it.
"I was not deceived," said Morand, "and this house will answer our purpose exactly."
"And what do you say to the vaults?"
"That it is an interposition of Providence, which will spare us two days' labor at least."
"Do you think that it is in the direction of the cantine?"
"It inclines a little to the left; but that is of no consequence."
"But," said Dixmer, "how will you be able to follow your subterranean line with the certainty of its terminating where you wish?"
"Rest assured," said Morand; "that is my affair."