"For a time, yes. Have you not guessed that I, like yourself, am proscribed?"
"How? you—a Frenchman!"
"Nationality has nothing to do with the matter," said the young man, laughing; "sit down and eat." And after having brought forward a chair, he placed provisions on the table.
"And you—will you not also eat?" asked the unknown.
"Pardon—I intend to keep you company."
The two took their places, and began the meal.
"Look you," said the unknown, after a pause, "I wish to give you a decided proof of the entire confidence I have in you."
"You do me honour."
"Would you like to gain 15,000 piastres?"
"Pooh!" said the young man, with a pout.