CHAPTER XLIV
THE PASHA
As we have stated, Gontram had given a note to Coucou to deliver to Carmen. When the Jackal reached the palace in the Rue Rivoli he stopped in amazement. The doors were wide open and the whole front of the house swam in light.
The Zouave entered a restaurant opposite, ordered a bottle of wine, and began a conversation with the waiter.
"What is going on to-day in the Larsagny palace?" he asked.
"Oh, the banker is giving a great ball," said the waiter.
"He is very rich, I suppose."
"Enormously so."