Paris 2, Richard 1

After weighing my options, I decided the best course of action was to board the train ticketless. I needed to get to Gare du Nord, then transfer to #5 and take that to Bastille, where my hotel for tonight is located. After going 8 out of the 10 stops to Gare du Nord, I was essentially in the clear, I thought to my self. Sure enough, on the 9th stop, a train employee boards...but he seemed to be content just getting a ride. I made it to Gar du Nord.