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The clock in the church tower of Sairmeuse was just striking eight when Lacheneur and his little band of followers left La Reche. An hour later, Blanche de Courtornieu, after dining alone with Aunt Medea at the chateau, ordered the carriage to take her to Montaignac. Since her father's duties had compelled him to reside in the town they only met on Sundays, when it either happened that Blanche went to Montaignac, or the marquis paid a visit to his estate.
Now this was Thursday evening, and the servants were consequently somewhat surprised when they heard that their young mistress was going to "the town. " Her journey was prompted, however, by somewhat singular circumstances.