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`` That is a bargain , since you buy the goods I have for sale -- '' `` Here is some money to bind the trade , '' replied the artist . And he handed him the silver pieces he still held in his hand ; Lambernier took them this time without any objections , and put them in his pocket . `` Monday , at four o'clock ! '' `` Monday , at four o'clock ! '' repeated Marillac , as he mounted his horse and rode away in great haste as if eager to take leave of his companion . He turned when he reached the road , and , looking behind him , saw the workman standing motionless at the foot of the tree . `` There is a scamp , '' thought he , `` whose ball and chain are waiting for him at Toulon or Brest , and I have just concluded a devilish treaty with him .