CHAPTER XXVII

HER FATHER, URBAIN DUCAIRE.

It was in a great hall, or chamber, of the H?tel de Ville that Baville now sat, splendidly apparelled, as was ever his custom when assisting at any great public function. Once more he wore his white satin jacket with, over it, the justaucorps-à-brevet, and with, upon his satin waistcoat, the gold lilies of France