"A very curious sight," was the reply. "You put all this space to no use?"
"Pardon me," said Lenoir; "I practise my favorite hobby here."
"Here!"
"Yes—or rather in the next cellar beyond."
"And what may be that favourite hobby?"
"Medalling," was Lenoir's reply.
And again he shot at his questioners one of those peculiar glances which had so astonished them before.
"I should like to see some of your work," said Jack.
"I thought you would," said Lenoir, with a quiet chuckle.
Lenoir led the way into the next cellar or cavern, and here they came suddenly upon a complete change of scene.