"The question of the money is left for decision, then."
"Yes, the question of the money."
"What amount do you expect?"
"Ten thousand livres. I told you that I would be reasonable."
"Ten thousand livres?"
"Yes. You must surely advance me something toward arming and equipping my men."
"Indeed, it's not an exorbitant request."
"You agree, then?"
"It's a bargain."
Lenet produced a commission all signed, inserted the names given him by the young man, affixed Madame la Princesse's seal, and handed it to Cauvignac; he then opened a strong-box which contained the treasure of the rebels, and took out ten thousand livres in gold pieces, which he arranged in piles of twenty each.