you do in England, but in France the principals take no part
in the arrangements. That duty devolves upon the seconds; what
they decide is well decided!"

"Then my arrangements will be satisfactory?"

"Perfectly so, my lord."

The Englishman bowed.

"What hour and what day?"

"Oh! as soon as possible; I have not seen my family for two years,
and I confess that I am in a hurry to greet them."

The Englishman looked at Roland with a certain wonder; he spoke
with such assurance, as if he were certain that he would not be
killed. Just then some one knocked at the door, and the voice
of the innkeeper asked: "May I come in?"

The young man replied affirmatively. The door opened and the
landlord entered, holding a card in his hand which he handed his
guest. The young man took the card and read: "Charles du Valensolle."

"From M. Alfred de Barjols," said the host.

"Very well!" exclaimed Roland. Then handing the card to the
Englishman, he said: "Here, this concerns you; it is unnecessary
for me to see this monsieur--since we are no longer citizens--M.
de Valensolle is M. de Barjols' second; you are mine. Arrange