“In the grotto,” replied Montbar.
“Why don’t we go there at once?”
“Because we shall find one of them at the foot of that beech, who will tell us if we can go further without danger.”
“Which one?”
“D’Assas.”
A shadow came from behind the tree.
“Here I am,” it said.
“Ah! there you are,” exclaimed the two young men.
“Anything new?” inquired Montbar.
“Nothing; they are waiting for you to come to a decision.”