"If madame will accept the advice of one not without some experience..."

"What else does monsieur imagine I am doing?"

"Then you will write privately and burn your blotting paper; after which you will post the letter with your own hands, letting nobody see the address."

"And when shall I say I will make the journey?"

"As soon as your bankers can send their people to the Château de Montalais."

"That will be in three days..."

"Or less."

"As soon as your bankers can send their people to the Château de Montalais."

"That will be in three days..."

"Or less." "But you will not be strong enough to leave us within another week."