"Well, has the million been stolen?" asked Anselmo, growing impatient.
"No, the million is safe for us," replied Benedetto.
"So much the better. This mistral is very favorable to us. It helps our escape."
"Really? Anselmo, we must be free in two hours."
"I shall look out for that—but what will happen then? Have you a plan?"
"Yes. Do you know the village of Beaussuet?"
"Yes. It is near the gorge of Oliolles."
"Right. We must reach this village to-night, even though we run the danger of being caught and brought back, if we escape by daylight."
"What are you talking about? There is no daylight to-day. One can hardly see one's hand now, and in two hours it will be night."
"But suppose we should be locked up in the pontoons?"