"She comes, and it is rather important I should say a few words to her before we start on our journey."
"I am your humble servant to command."
Tom Mitchell struck a gong, and Camotte appeared.
"Have my orders been executed?" asked the outlaw.
"Yes, captain. The stranger is watched carefully, and yet without creating suspicion," replied the lieutenant.
"Where is he now?"
"In his own room."
"If tomorrow he asks after me," said Tom Mitchell, "you will give him the answer already agreed on."
"Yes, captain."
"What about the detachments?"