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is true," said Monk. Then turning towards thefisherman, -- "I shall see you again, my brave fellow," saidhe; "I have selected a lodging for you. Digby, take him toit. Fear nothing: your money shall be sent to youpresently.""Thank you, my lord," said the fisherman, and after havingbowed, he left the tent, accompanied by Digby. Before he hadgone a hundred paces he found his companions, who werewhispering with a volubility which did not appear exemptfrom uneasiness, but he made them a sign which seemed toreassure them. "Hola, you fellows!" said the patron, "comethis way. His lordship, General Monk, has the generosity topay us for our fish, and the goodness to give us hospitalityfor to-night."The fishermen gathered round their leader, and, conducted byDigby, the little troop proceeded towards the canteens, thepost, as may be remembered, which had been assigned them. Asthey went along in the dark, the fishermen passed close tothe guards who were conducting the French gentleman toGeneral Monk. This gentleman was on horseback, and envelopedin a large cloak, which prevented the patron from seeinghim, however great his curiosity might be. As to thegentleman, ignorant that he was elbowing compatriots, he didnot pay any attention to the little troop.The aid-de-camp settled his guests in a tolerablycomfortable tent, from which was dislodged an Irish canteenwoman, who went, with her six children, to sleep where shecould. A large fire was burning in front of this tent, andthrew its purple light over the grassy pools of the marsh,rippled by a fresh breeze. The arrangements made, theaid-de-camp wished the fishermen good-night, calling totheir notice that they might see from the door of the tentthe masts of their bark, which was tossing gently on theTweed, a proof that it had not yet sunk. The sight of thisappeared to delight the leader of the fishermen infinitely.CHAPTER 24The TreasureThe French gentleman whom Spithead had announced to Monk,and who, closely wrapped in his cloak, had passed by thefishermen who left the generals tent five minutes before heentered it, -- the French gentleman went through the variousposts without even casting his eyes around him, for fear ofappearing indiscreet. As the order had been given, he wasconducted to the tent of the general. The gentleman was leftalone in the sort of ante-chamber in front of the principalbody of the tent, where he awaited Monk, who only delayedtill he had heard the report of his people, and observedthrough the opening of the canvas the countenance of theperson who solicited an audience.Without doubt, the report of those who had accompanied theFrench gentleman established the discretion with which hehad behaved, for the first impression the stranger receivedof the welcome made him by the general was more favorablethan he could have expected at such a moment, and on thepart of so suspicious a man. Nevertheless, according to hiscustom, when Monk found himself in the presence of astranger, he fixed upon him his penetrating eyes, whichscrutiny, the stranger, on his part, sustained withoutembarrassment or notice. At the end of a few seconds, thegeneral made a gesture with his hand and head in sign ofattention."My lord," said the gentleman, in excellent English. "I haverequested an interview with your honor, for an affair ofimportance.""Monsieur," replied Monk, in French, "you speak our languagewell for a son of the continent. I ask your pardon -- fordoubtless the question is indiscreet -- do you speak Frenchwith the same purity?""There is nothing surprising, my lord, in my speakingEnglish tolerably; I resided for some time in England in myyouth, and since then I have made two voyages to thiscountry." These words were spoken in French, and with apurity of accent that bespoke not only a Frenchman, but aFrenchman from the vicinity of Tours."And what part of England have you resided in, monsieur?""In my youth, London, my lord, then, about 1635, I made apleasure trip to Scotland; and lastly, in 1648, I lived forsome time at Newcastle, particularly in the convent, thegardens of which are now occupied by your army.""Excuse me, monsieur, but you must comprehend that thesequestions are necessary on my part -- do you not?""It would astonish me, my lord, if they were not asked.""Now, then, monsieur, what can I do to serve you? What doyou wish?""This, my lord; -- but, in
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