"That is the dining-room."
"Ah!" exclaimed Henri, "see, he makes his appearance again."
"Yes, he is no doubt going to the conservatories to join his companion? Did you hear that?"
"What?"
"The sound of a key turning in the lock."
"It is singular," said Du Bouchage; "there is nothing unusual in all this, and yet—"
"And yet you are trembling, you were going to say?"
"Yes," said the count; "but what is that?"
The sound of a bell was heard.
"It is the signal for the supper of the prince's household; are you going to join us at supper, count?"