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In the Reign of Terror

CHAPTER XI
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You cannot change your lodging, for they would certainly trace you; besides, at the present time the regulations about lodgers are so strict that no one would dare receive you until the committee of the district have examined you and are perfectly satisfied.

Therefore, I think we must go alone.

Marie is wanted here, and I think she will be far safer nursing Victor than she would be with us; besides, now she has been freed by Robespierre's orders, I do not think there is any fear of her arrest even if her identity were discovered.
Lastly, it would be safer to travel three than four.

Three girls travelling with a young fellow like me would be sure to attract attention.

It will be difficult enough in any case, but it would certainly be worse with her with us." "But we are to see her, Harry ?" Jeanne said.


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