CHAPTER XLI
ON THE TRAIL
Half dreaming, Gontram strode through the streets. It was ten o'clock when the painter reached the Monte-Cristo palace. To his surprise all was dark, and hesitatingly Gontram pulled the bell.
The footman opened it. When asked if the vicomte was at home, he said he had gone out.
"Gone out? Will he soon return?" asked Gontram.
"We do not know."
"H'm! Can I speak to Madame Caraman?"
"She is also out."
"And the Zouave Coucou?"