"No, not personally; but—"
"But what? Let us hear," said Cauvignac. "I have a presentiment that we sha'n't part until we have done some more business together."
"It is very possible," said the tradesman, whose serenity was completely restored the instant the receipt was in his hands. "I have a nephew—"
"Aha!"
"A stubborn, troublesome fellow."
"Of whom you would gladly be rid?"
"No, not just that; but who would make an excellent soldier, I am sure."
"Send him to me, and I'll make a hero of him."
"You will take charge of him?"