"Yes, such a fearful end! And La Goualeuse?"
"Set at liberty by the intercession of Madame d'Harville."
"That is impossible! for Madame d'Harville entreats me to take the necessary steps for getting the poor, unhappy girl out of prison."
"Yet an elderly woman came to St. Lazare, bringing an order to set Fleur-de-Marie at liberty, and they both quitted the prison together."
"As Rigolette said. But this elderly woman, who can she be? The Countess Sarah alone can clear this up, and she is in no state to afford us particulars."
"But her brother, Tom Seyton, may throw some light on it, he has always been in his sister's confidence."
"His sister is dying, and if there is any fresh plot, he will not say a word. But," added Rodolph, "we must learn the name of the person who liberated Fleur-de-Marie, and then we shall arrive at something."
"True, monseigneur."
"Try, then, and find out this person, my dear De Graün; and if you do not succeed, put your M. Badinot on the scent."
"Your royal highness may rely on my zeal."