“Very well. But I must warn you that you are throwing your money out of the window.”

“I do not care.”

“In that case⁠ ⁠… but, after all, what do we know about this devil Lupin! He may have quite a numerous band of robbers with him. Are you sure of your servants?”

“My faith⁠—”

“Better not count on them. I will telegraph for two of my men to help me. And now, go! It is better for us not to be seen together. Tomorrow evening about nine o’clock.”