He presented himself boldly, dressed as a shopkeeper.
CHAPTER XIII.
MONSIEUR MOUTONNET, DRAPER AT ST. GERMAIN-EN-LAYE.
Dubois at once accosted the host.
"Monsieur," said he, timidly, "does Captain la Jonquiere lodge here? I wish to speak to him."
"You wish to speak to him?" said the host, examining the new-comer from head to foot.
"If possible," said Dubois.
"Are you sure that is the person you want?" asked the host, who did not think this was the man La Jonquiere expected.
"I think so," said Dubois modestly.
"A short, fat man?"