"Oh, very well!" said Mardoche.
The registrar still continued to knock.
"All right!" cried Gilbert, without leaving the window. "Good-night! Adieu!"
"I think he is speaking to you," said Duchesne, turning toward the door. The voice of the registrar was then heard.
"Come here, Citizen Gendarme," said he; "I wish to speak to you."
This voice, which appeared affected by some strong emotion which deprived it of its natural accent, startled the turnkey, who fancied he recognized it.
"What do you want, Citizen Durand?" asked Gilbert.
"I wish to speak a word with you."
"Well, you can tell me to-morrow."
"No, this evening; it must be this evening," replied the same voice.