A moment after Montbarts rose, put on his cloak, which he had thrown on a chair when he came in, and prepared to quit the house.
On the threshold he found himself face to face with Captain Drake.
"Ah," said the latter, "here you are."
"Yes! I have been breakfasting at your house."
"You did well."
"Will you accompany me to the sale?"
"I do not want any hired man."
"Nor I, but you know the enlistment will commence immediately afterwards."
"That is true; let me say a word first to my engagé, and I will follow you."
"He has gone out."