"I have the two rouleaux of gold that you gave me when you left the camp."
"Well, by any and every method, bring me the lady to Chateau-Thierry; perhaps when I see her nearer I shall recognize her."
"And the man also?"
"Yes; if he is not troublesome."
"But if he is?"
"Do with him what you would do with a stone which is in your way—throw it away."
"Good, monseigneur."
While the two conspirators formed their plans, Henri went up and woke Remy. He knocked at the door in a peculiar fashion, and it was almost immediately opened by Diana. Behind Remy she perceived Henri.
"Good-evening, monsieur," said she, with a smile which had long been foreign to her face.
"Oh! pardon me, madame," said Henri, "for intruding on you; but I come to make my adieux."