CHAPTER XIV.
Failure.
aving made up his mind to rescue Maît Pierre from his superstitions, Frank at once set to work.
So, the day following his decision, he advanced to the attack.
When they were both seated as usual having their after-dinner conversation, Frank began: "Do you really believe all you told me about the feu bellanger, Maît Pierre?"
"If I believe it? why, certainly I do."