CHAPTER II
THE HOUSE OF THE DUBARRYS
CAMUS, meanwhile, having finished dancing, went into the card-room. He seemed to be in search of someone, and passed from table to table like an uneasy spirit, till, reaching the farthest table, he found the man he wanted.
It was the Comte de Coigny.
Coigny was standing watching a game of picquet; when he raised his eyes and saw Camus, he gave a sign of recognition, left the game, and coming towards him, took his arm.
“Let us go into the ball-room,” said Coigny; “we can talk there without being overheard in the crush. Did you get my note asking you to be sure to come to-night?”
“Yes, I got your note. Why were you so anxious for me to come?”
“For a very good reason. There are great things in the air.”
“Ah! Something about the Dubarry, I wager.”