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Andermatt to communicate with the Minister of Marine . That day , Louis Lacombe dined at Mon. . Andermatt 's house . He left there about half-past eleven at night . He has not been seen since . `` A perusal of the newspapers of that date will show that the young man 's family caused every possible inquiry to be made , but without success ; and it was the general opinion that Louis Lacombe -- who was known as an original and visionary youth -- had quietly left for parts unknown . `` Let us accept that theory -- improbable , though it be , -- and let us consider another question , which is a most important one for our country : What has become of the plans of the sub-marine ?