"Oh! I trust that you have no fears on that score."
"If Benvenuto gives his word, all is said."
"You have it."
"In that case, adieu, brother."
"A pleasant journey to you."
"And good luck to you."
The two friends, having exchanged a cordial grasp of the hand, parted, each with a gesture which summarized their whole conversation.
XIII
SOUVENT FEMME VARIE
The Hôtel d'Etampes was not far from the Hôtel de Nesle. Our readers will not be surprised therefore at our rapid flight from one to the other.