Their chief Luigi Vampa. was surprised to see the count. and very angry with his men when he realized that Albert was a friend of the count's. He refused to take any money from Franz. So Albert was a free man again. and when they arrived back at the hotel, he said. You saved my life. Count. I'm very grateful!' He held out his hand. and Franz noticed the count shudder as he shook it. 'I hope, one day. I'll see you in Paris. Count. where my parents will be able to thank you themselves. I have some business there in three months' tim said the count. May I visit you then? Say. 21st May? At half past ten in the morning? I'm leaving Rome tomorrow. so goodbye for now, my friends.'