"Say five in the evening," said La Jonquiere, quickly.
"In the evening at five o'clock, if you please."
"The same as to-day, then?"
"Yes."
"It shall be as you desire, monsieur."
Gaston and La Jonquiere exchanged a glance, and the chevalier was taken back to his chamber.
CHAPTER XXIX.
THE SENTENCE.
It was half-past six, and quite dark; the chevalier's first act on being left in his room was to run to the chimney.
"Chevalier," said he.