"I have no other dress than that you now see me in."
"I say, mate," cried Bourdin, "does he really mean to be seen in our company with such rags as those on?"
"I fear, indeed, I shall shame such gentlemen as you are!" said Morel, bitterly.
"It don't much signify," replied Malicorne, "as nobody will see us in the coach."
"Father!" cried one of the children, "mother is calling for you!"
"Listen to me!" said Morel, addressing one of the men with hurried tones; "if one spark of human pity dwells within you, grant me one favour! I have not the courage to bid my wife and children farewell; it would break my heart! And if they see you take me away, they will try to follow me. I wish to spare all this. Therefore, I beseech you to say, in a loud voice, that you will come again in three or four
