Castorin dismounted and lent a hand to Pompée, who finally regained his seat.
"Now," said the viscount, "we will ride on, by your leave."
"One moment," said Pompée, much embarrassed; "one moment, Monsieur le Vicomte; it seems to me that I miss something."
"I should say as much," said the viscount; "you miss the valise."
"Oh! mon Dieu!" ejaculated Pompée, feigning profound astonishment.
"Wretch!" cried the viscount, "can you have lost it?"
"It can't be far away, monsieur," Pompée replied.
"Isn't this it?" inquired Castorin, picking up the object in question, which he found some difficulty in lifting.
"It is," said the viscount.