"Your interest in mademoiselle is well known, Monsieur Bruslart, and we know that patriots do not always trust each other."
"Have you any other plan?" Bruslart asked.
"I should try and get out of Paris at once," Lafayette answered.
"And my services are at your disposal, monsieur," said Barrington.
"I thank you," Lucien returned, "not only for your proffered help, but for all you have done for this lady. Jeanne, which will you do: attempt to leave Paris or take my advice?"
"I am in your hands, Lucien," she said.
"Then we will go at once. There is a back entrance to this house, I believe, Monsieur de Lafayette. We will go that way if you will allow us. We are safest on foot, I think."
"I will show you the way," answered the Marquis.
"For the moment, Monsieur Barrington, I cannot use your services," said Bruslart; "but I may be only too glad to do so presently. Naturally you will be anxious to know that mademoiselle is in safety. Will you do me the honor to call upon me to-night?"
"The honor will be mine," Barrington answered.