"Perhaps he was pressed for time. His life perhaps depended upon his
escape. He may have dropped the cloak," shrewdly, "and some friend
found it and returned it to the Chevalier. A plausible supposition, as
you will agree."
"You may tell me a lie," said D'Hérouville, thoughtfully.
"It would not be necessary, Monsieur le Comte," returned the vicomte,
suggestively tapping his sword.