"His name is Berzélius Paragot, and he lives at No. 11 Rue des Saladiers."
"Do you know his real name?"
"Yes, Madame," said I. "It is Gaston de Nérac. I only learned it lately through Monsieur Izelin."
"Do you know Izelin, too?" she asked.
I explained my stay in Buda-Pesth. I also mentioned Monsieur Izelin's reticence in speaking of Paragot's early days.
I think he was cautioned by my Master.
"And who do you think I am?" The sudden question startled me.
"You," said I, "are Joanna."
"Indeed? How long have you known that, pray?"
"When I came to you with the tambourine at Aix-les-Bains."