"And in the forest?"

"There is a sort of hermitage which is called La Correrie, belonging
to the Chartreuse, with which it communicates by a subterranean
passage."

"Good! Now, if you can provide me with a grotto you will overwhelm
me."

"We have the grotto of Ceyzeriat, but that is on the other side
of the Reissouse."

"I don't mind. If the grotto won't come to me, I will do like
Mahomet--I will go to the grotto. In the meantime let us go to
M. Leduc."

Five minutes later we reached M. Leduc's house. He, on learning
what we wanted, placed himself, his horse, and his carriage at
my disposal. I accepted all. There are some men who offer their
services in such a way that they place you at once at your ease.

We first visited the Chartreuse. Had I built it myself it could
not have suited me better. A deserted cloister, devastated garden,
inhabitants almost savages. Chance, I thank thee!

From there we went to the Correrie; it was the supplement of
the Chartreuse. I did not yet know what I could do with it; but
evidently it might be useful to me.

"Now, sir," I said to my obliging guide, "I need a pretty site,