“I replied shortly:
“'You ought to know, since you have just read your master's orders. I wish to enter the chateau.'
“He seemed overcome.
“'Then you are going in—into her room?'
“I began to lose patience.
“'Damn it! Are you presuming to question me?'
“He stammered in confusion:
“'No—sir—but—but it has not been opened since—since the-death. If you will be kind enough to wait five minutes I will go and—and see if—'
“I interrupted him angrily:
“'See here, what do you mean by your tricks?