There was no reply to be made. Gaston thought he would go and watch at the barrier, as Helene might not have arrived. He dressed quickly, and set out, after saying to Tapin:
"If Captain La Jonquiere comes here, say I shall be back at nine."
While Gaston waits uselessly for Helene, let us look back.
We saw the regent receive Madame Desroches' letter and send a reply. Indeed, it was necessary to remove Helene from the attempts of this M. de Livry.
But who could he be? Dubois alone could tell. So when Dubois appeared—
"Dubois," said the regent, "who is M. de Livry, of Nantes?"
"Livry—Livry," said he. "Stay!"
"Yes, Livry."
"Who knows such a name? Send for M. d'Hozier."