“And if one stays away, without sending such a certificate, the gendarmes promptly make their appearance, expecting a fee for the trouble.”
“How much?”
“Three francs—so I am told.”
“What a shame!”
“General Roussel does not seem to be a bad sort of fellow. Civil enough. But they mean to be strict.”
“Good many escapes of late, sir.”
“Why, Den—escapes when they’ve given their parole!” cried Roy.
“No; only when they have not given their parole. That makes all the difference.”
“And may you and papa go wherever you like?”
“Within stiff limits. Five miles from the town—no more without leave.”