“Yes, three,” she answered. “You can see them before they quit the castle.”
“Of course I shall see them,” he returned. “They cannot depart till I am satisfied. Go fetch the warder,” he added to an attendant.
Presently the personage in question entered the hall, and Warthy told him he had granted permission to the Demoiselle d'Herment to quit the château with three attendants.
“To-night?” asked the warder.
“Ay, to-night, at any hour she pleases,” said Warthy.
The warder bowed, and retired.
“I am much beholden to you, messire,” said Marcelline.
“Nay, fair lady, I am happy to oblige you,” he returned, gallantly.
Marcelline then withdrew, accompanied by Lallières, both looking well pleased.
“I have him now,” thought Warthy, as he was left alone. “It is needless to give any further instructions to the warder. He cannot unlock the gate without coming to me,” he added, satisfying himself that the keys were safe.