"You misunderstand me!" cried the Marquis, "but never mind, answer me!"
"The money is safe," said Pierre.
"And you can give me a million to-morrow?"
"What do you want of a million?"
"Can you give it to me, that is the question?"
"I can."
Fongereues wrote a few words, and rang the bell.
"Take this letter to Monsieur Fernando de Vellebri, and see that there is no delay. And now, Pierre, come with me."