"I remained motionless and petrified.
"'You recognize me?' she asked, without moving.
"I made a sign of assent, but had not really the courage to reply. All gathered in a circle round us.
"'No, no,' continued she; 'be easy, Marquis de Guer; you will not die thus.'
"'How do you know?' I stammered out, with a conviction, however, that she did know.
"'I cannot tell you, for I do not know myself; but you know well that I do not make mistakes.'
"'And how shall I die?' asked I, making an effort over myself to ask this question and to listen to her reply.
"'You will die by the sea. Beware of the water, Marquis de Guer!' she replied.
"'How?' asked I. 'What do you mean?'
"'I have spoken, and cannot explain further, marquis; but again I say, Beware of the water!'