He rummaged in his pocket, pulled out a sou, and threw it into the air! "Heads we win!"
"And if it's the reverse?"
"A reverse for the Bosches!"
He hunted about in the dark.
"Can't you find it?"
"It never fell. It went straight up into the sky! The best sign of all."
We did not touch upon any more serious topics. We assembled, and started off. De Valpic left us to join his platoon.
"Good-bye."
We shook hands. We were never to see him again.
The most complete human friendship had drawn us together during the last fortnight.