But Arthur and Louis happened to arrive a step late, so the two unlucky ones could only stand at the entrance and patiently watch the first act of "Demon Rob."
Their absence did not dampen the enthusiasm of the guests watching the play. When Arthur opened the box door during the intermission, he found this group talking fervently.
The Great Dumas curiously questioned Giuseppe, who was smoking a pipe: "So, you mean to say that in Egypt, even an ordinary soldier would have several servants?"
"That's right."
