"A true patriot must needs meet Sabatier in Paris," and the man swaggered out of the room, followed by his companion.
Barrington and Seth stood at the tavern door to watch their departure. It was not advisable that they should be alone with the landlord and have an opportunity of asking him questions.
The two men rode sharply through the village, but on the outskirts drew rein.
"Had you sharp enough eyes to discover anything?" Sabatier asked, turning to his companion.
"Nothing, except that one of them was too much like an aristocrat to please me."
"He comes to Paris, and may be dealt with there. What of Bruslart's messenger?"
"I saw no sign of him."
"Yet they journey from the coast and must have passed him on the road. He was beyond moving of his own accord."
"Do you mean they helped him?"
"Some one has. We were fools to allow ourselves to be disturbed before completing our work."