must he be interrupted? Is the matter serious?”
“Yes, and no, Monsieur de Saint-Remy. A moment’s delay, however, would be disagreeable to his royal highness.”
“If that is the case, we will force the consigne, Monsieur le Vicomte. Come in. Besides, Monsieur is in an excellent humor to-day. And then you bring news, do you not?”
“Great news, Monsieur de Saint-Remy.
“And good, I presume?”
“Excellent.”
“Come quickly, come quickly then!” cried the worthy man, putting his dress to rights as he went along.
Raoul followed him, hat in hand, and a