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And flinging out the wrathful words , he went to Hurbain 's to dine for two francs . Next morning , at nine o'clock , he went to the Rue Neuve-de-Luxembourg to upbraid Louise for her barbarity . But Mme. de Bargeton was not at home to him , and not only so , but the porter would not allow him to go up to her rooms ; so he stayed outside in the street , watching the house till noon . At twelve o'clock Chatelet came out , looked at Lucien out of the corner of his eye , and avoided him . Stung to the quick , Lucien hurried after his rival ; and Chatelet , finding himself closely pursued , turned and bowed , evidently intending to shake him off by this courtesy . `` Spare me just a moment for pity 's sake , sir , '' said Lucien ; `` I want just a word or two with you . You have shown me friendship , I now ask the most trifling service of that friendship .