"Yes, madame. Oh! on the instant.—The other man may keep on bathing; I don't care a fig for that!"
"Do you know where the count is now?"
"At his little hôtel in Rue de Bretonvilliers, I presume?"
"No; he is at present at the Hôtel de Marvejols, on Place Royale."
"Very good; I fly thither——"
"One moment! Léodgard is under the same roof with—his wife; you will understand that you must give this letter into his own hands. Do not intrust it to any other person. Ask to speak with the count in private; see to it that there is no one with him when he reads my letter."
"I understand, madame, I understand. Never fear! I see that mystery is necessary; I will act with all prudence."
"Do not say, when you present yourself at the house, that you come from me; in that case, you would not be allowed access to Léodgard!"
"I am not so stupid!—By the way, madame; this reply which, I make no doubt, the count will give me—where shall I deliver it to you?"
"Come here again this evening, at nine o'clock; you will find Miretta here—she will await your coming."