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`` Yes , sir , '' replied Samuel . `` This is Abbe Gabriel de Rennepont , '' said Rodin , as he introduced his companion , `` one of the descendants of the family of the Renneponts . '' `` Happy to hear it , sir , '' said the Jew , almost involuntarily , struck with the angelic countenance of Gabriel -- for nobleness and serenity of soul were visible in the glance of the young priest , and were written upon his pure , white brow , already crowned with the halo of martyrdom . Samuel looked at Gabriel with curiosity and benevolent interest ; but feeling that this silent contemplation must cause some embarrassment to his guest , he said to him , `` M. Abbe , the notary will not be here before ten o'clock . '' Gabriel looked at him in turn , with an air of surprise , and answered , `` What notary , sir ? '' `` Father d'Aigrigny will explain all this to you , '' said Rodin , hastily . Then addressing Samuel , he added , `` We are a little before the time .