"Hum! none but a Frenchman would have such an idea as that."
"Is it not original?"
"Yes, but you risked being killed."
"Bah! we are always risking being killed, and yet we are not," said Valentine, carelessly; "I recommend my plan to you, under similar circumstances."
"Much obliged! but I do not think I shall ever try it."
"Ah! there you are wrong."
"Well, then, come in! come in!"
"That is all I want; particularly as I must see Don Tadeo instantly."
"I believe he is asleep."
"He must be awakened."