The governor appeared to reflect.
"Monsieur," said he, "since I have been governor of the Bastille, my only agreeable moments have been those in which I have been of service to the gentlemen confided to my care by the king. I am ready to do anything for you if you will promise to be reasonable."
"I promise you, monsieur."
"I can put you in communication with one of your compatriots, or at least with a man who seems to know Bretagne perfectly."
"Is he a prisoner?"
"Like yourself."
A vague sentiment passed through Gaston's mind that it must be this man who had slipped the note into his hand. "I should be very grateful if you would do this," said he.
"Well, to-morrow you shall see him; but as I am recommended to be strict with him, you can only remain with him an hour, and as he may not quit his chamber, you must go to him."
"As you please, monsieur," said Gaston.
"Then it is decided; at five o'clock expect me or the major; but it is on one condition."