"You put me a question that has already been asked more than once, and to which I have replied that I attribute my impunity to good luck; that has been my answer to the question hitherto; but now, thank God! I can give another reason.... Your wish, however, changes the place of our breakfast together, and, instead of coming here, come to my house.... You know my address?"
"Do you not recollect that I was there a week ago?"
"I beg your pardon, so you were."
"When shall the breakfast be, General?"
"Let me see ... to-day is the 5th ... what about to-morrow? or if not then, it must not be until the 10th or the 11th."
"I would prefer to-morrow, General; I am eager to start. So it shall be to-morrow in the rue d'Anjou-Saint-Honoré?"
"Yes."
"At what time?"
"Nine o'clock.... It is early, I know, but I should like to be here at eleven."
"Don't be afraid, General, I will not keep you waiting."