They set out again at a rapid pace. At the expiration of a few minutes, the sound of the river announced to them that they were on the Pont Saint-Michel, then loaded with houses.
“ I will first show you the way,” said Phœbus to his companion, “I will then go in search of the fair one who is awaiting me near the Petit-Châtelet.”
His companion made no reply; he had not uttered a word since they had been walking side by side. Phœbus halted before a low door, and knocked roughly; a light made its appearance through the cracks of the door.
“ Who is there?” cried a toothless voice.
“ Corps-Dieu! Tête-Dieu! Ventre-Dieu! ” replied the captain.
The door opened instantly, and allowed the new-comers to see an old woman and an old lamp, both of which trembled. The old woman was bent doub
