“I must have permission first.”
“You have only to see Colonel Vallenot, who has received instructions, and he will give you your papers.”
“Good. And what shall I have to do afterwards?”
“According to circumstances. It is my firm conviction that the catastrophe of which my poor master has been the victim, is nothing but the beginning of a drama. Many important events will take place, and we must arrange so as to prevent them from being harmful to the intended victims. Serious interests are at stake. We shall probably have to deal with matters that are anything but attractive. But then, afterwards, everything will be cleared up. We must succeed. By the way, you must know how to disguise yourself.”
Laforêt smiled.
“Do not be uneasy on that score. I will be there at the rendezvous you appoint; but I will not vouch for your recognizing me when you see me.”
“That is all right, then. Unfortunately, I am not to be relied upon for playing a double rôle. But I can well maintain my own, which will be that of a watch-dog.”
“So it seems. When I have a communication to make I will send my letter to the Ministry.”
“Very good. Now let us get back.”