"As he is the only honest man among all these bandits, they are prejudiced against him, because he cannot agree with them. A turnkey, a very good man, told me to advise Germain, for his own sake, to be less proud, to try to be a little more familiar with the men; but he cannot. They are stronger than he is, and I fear that some day they will injure him." Then, suddenly, interrupting herself, she said, drying her tears, "But see now, I only think of myself, and forget to speak to you about La Goualeuse."
"La Goualeuse?" said Rudolph, with surprise.
"The day before yesterday, on going to see Louise at Saint Lazare, I met her."
"The Goualeuse?"
"Yes, M. Rudolph."
"In Saint Lazare?"
"She came out with an old lady."
"It is impossible!" cried Rudolph, astonished.
"I assure you it was she, neighbor."
"You must be mistaken."