"'The last has gone for to-night,' answered the lad.
"'Are you quite sure?'
"He gave his head a decisive jerk.
"'How far is this place from Creil?'
"'About five miles.'
"'Can I get a carriage to take me there?'
"'No.' This time he looked for corroboration to the group who had gathered round us, all of whom with one accord wagged their heads in the negative.
"'Is there a hotel here?'
"'No.'
"'Isn't it a town?'