The Mysterious Disappearance of the Chevalier Valmont

Monsieur Rollot, the owner of a small roadside hotel, let out a light snore, waking himself. He glanced around to make sure that nobody had seen him doze off behind the reception desk, and locked eyes with one of his guests, the Baron San Simón da Costa.

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“Yes,” answered the guest. “I would like to pay for my room, please.”

“Your Excellency is leaving us?”

“I’m afraid I am. I’m leaving in half an hour.”

“In half an hour! But it’s already seven o’clock! In two hours, it’ll be completely dark! These roads are not safe at night. Why don’t you wait till morning?”

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“You’re a very brave fellow, Monsieur le Baron.”

“Unfortunately, not as brave as I would like to be.”

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