"Why so?" Louis asked.
"Good Heavens! we were at that moment under the effects of a terrible impression, and did not reflect on one thing which has just occurred to me."
"And what is that?"
"This: as soon as Don Tadeo has accomplished the duties of a good citizen, it is evident to all of us that he will resign immediately a power he has accepted quite against his will."
"That is evident enough."
"What, then, will be his most anxious desire?"
"To set off in search of his daughter," said Louis.
"Or to join us."
"That is all the same thing."
"Granted; but there an impassable obstacle will rise."