"And how did you know?"
"At the office. Maitre Joullu was with the president when the order arrived."
"Well, tell your mother I will come to her directly."
"She will expect you. Adieu, Monsieur Raoul."
And Monsieur Boniface went out, far from suspecting the effect he had produced on his listeners.
"It is some coup-d'état which is preparing," murmured D'Harmental.
"I will go to Madame de Maine to warn her," said Valef.
"And I to Pompadour for news," said Brigaud.
"And I," said D'Harmental, "remain here; if I am wanted, abbe, you know where I am."
"But if you were not at home, chevalier?"