“Oh! no one will ever know that it was Arsène Lupin who was discharged. It is to my own interest to surround myself with mystery, and therefore I shall permit my escape to retain its almost miraculous character. So, have no fear on that score, my dear friend. I shall say nothing. And now, goodbye. I am going out to dinner this evening, and have only sufficient time to dress.”

“I thought you wanted a rest.”

“Ah! there are duties to society that one cannot avoid. Tomorrow, I shall rest.”

“Where do you dine tonight?”

“With the British Ambassador!”