That night he was roused by a tapping at his door. "Jean Bulmer, Jean Bulmer! I have bribed Reinault. I have the keys. Come, and I will set you free."
 
"Free to do what?" said John Bulmer.
 
"To escape—to flee to your foggy England," said the voice without,—"and to your hideous Englishwomen."
 
"Do you go with me?" said John Bulmer.
 
"I do not." This was spoken from the turrets of decision.
 
"In that event," said John Bulmer, "I shall return to my dreams, which I infinitely pre............