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Rh "I fear I shall not have that honor."

"Well, then," said the count, holding out a hand to each of the young men, "a pleasant journey to you both?"

It was the first time the hand of Franz had touched his, and he shuddered, for it felt cold as that of a corpse.

"Let us understand each other," said Albert; "it is agreed—is it not?—that you are to be in the Rue du Helder on the 21st of May, at half-past ten in the morning, on your honor?"

"May 21st, half-past ten, No. 27, Rue du Helder," replied the count.