We can, therefore—a light being thrown on the past,—resume the thread of our story, without fear of complication or confusion.
CHAPTER XXX.
WHAT HAPPENED IN THE GROCER’S LITTLE SHOP.
At the end of some minutes, during which they had been parleying, M. Goguelot and M. de Choiseul contrived to get admitted to the King.
M. Sauce, who, after he had conducted his guests to the chamber in which they were confined, had descended to get the key, remounted the stairs, followed by M. Goguelot and M. de Choiseul.
On seeing M. Goguelot, the King joyously clapped his hands, for he was the only person that he knew whom he had as yet seen. He was, without doubt, the precursor of assistance.
Behind M. Goguelot, he recognised M. de Choiseul.
Other footsteps were heard on the staircase—they were those of M. de Damas.
The three officers, as soon as they entered, bent looks of inquiry around them.