"To-morrow?"
"Now—at once."
The clerk looks at him curiously. He cannot understand what such impetuosity means.
He realizes that he is dealing with one who is different from the usual run of travelers.
"Monsieur does not, perhaps, know the danger involved in the night; foreigners do not often invade the old town after dark."
"Pardon me, my business is very important. Can you procure me a reliable guide, one who speaks English?"
"It can be done. First, I would recommend that you seal up your watch and valuables in this envelope."
"A good idea. You will keep them in your safe," suiting the action to the word.
"Now; monsieur will write his name."
"Done."