Then the moment of departure came. Mademoiselle Marguerite acknowledged the parting remarks of the servants, who were secretly delighted to be freed from her presence, and then, before entering the carriage, she cast a long, sad look upon this princely mansion which she had once had the right to believe her own, but which she was, alas! now leaving, in all probability, for ever. The conclusion of this narrative will be found in the volume called “Baron Trigault’s Vengeance.” [Footnote 1: French gamblers use this expression which they explain by the fact that Charlemagne departed this life with all his possessions intact, having always added to his dominions without ever experiencing a loss. Historically this is no doubt incorrect, but none the less, the expression prevails in France.--TRANS.] [Footnote 2: See “Lecoq the Detective” by Emile Gaboriau] [Footnote 3: The body of hired applauders who are employed at most Parisian theatres to stimulate the enthusiasm of the audience.--Trans.] End of the Project Gutenberg EBook of The Count’s Millions, by Emile Gaboriau