"I swear."
"Now then, how long does the general reckon upon remaining in this new encampment?"
"Ten days."
"Why, then, did you tell me that you did not know how to draw the young girl out, having so much time before you?"
"Hum! I did not know when you would require her to be delivered up to you?"
"That's true. Well, I give you nine days; that is to say, on the eve of their departure the young girl must be given up to me."
"Oh! in that way——"
"Then that arrangement suits you?"
"It could not be better."
"Is it agreed?"