"Never mind, never mind!" said the registrar, continuing his examination. The registrar of the Minister of War remained like a man who had expected the strict accomplishment of all due formalities.
"Perfectly correct," said the registrar of the Conciergerie; "and you can now commence as soon as you please. Have you many entries to transfer?"
"A hundred."
"That will occupy you for several days."
"Therefore dear brother, I wish to form a small establishment with you,—that is to say, if you will permit me."
"How am I to understand you?" said the registrar of the Conciergerie.
"I will explain it to you fully, if you will join us at supper this evening. You say you are hungry?"
"I do not deny it."
"Well, you shall see my wife, who is a good housekeeper; and you will become better acquainted with me, and will acknowledge me for a good companion."