"And you refuse it?" said Gaston, with a slight ironical smile.
"On the contrary, I grant it, in the hope that he will be more reasonable than you, and that he wishes to consult you as to making confessions."
"If that be his intention, tell him I refuse to come."
"I know nothing of it, monsieur; perhaps he only wishes once again to see his companion in misfortune."
"In that case, monsieur, I consent."
"Follow me, then."
They found the captain lying on the bed with his clothes in rags.
"I thought the almoner of the Bastille was with you?" said M. de Launay.
"He was, but I sent him away."
"Why so?"