 Delphine does not visit Goriot as he lies on his deathbed , and Anastasie arrives too late , only once he has lost consciousness . Before dying , Goriot rages about their disrespect toward him . His funeral is attended only by Rastignac , a servant named Christophe , and two paid mourners . Goriot 's daughters , rather than being present at the funeral , send their empty coaches , each bearing their families ' respective coat of arms . After the short ceremony , Rastignac turns to face Paris as the lights of evening begin to appear . He sets out to dine with Delphine de Nucingen and declares to the city : " À nous deux , <unk> ! " ( " It 's between you and me now ! " ) 
