This is cowardice and treachery to the king.

We cannot help him if he will not be helped, but it is our duty to remain here ready to rally round him when he calls us to his side.

I am glad that the Assembly has passed a law confiscating the estates of all who have emigrated." Although the marquise was much alarmed at the news brought by her husband she did not think of questioning his decision.

It did not seem to her possible that there could be danger for her and hers in their quiet country chateau.

There might be disturbance and bloodshed, and even revolution, in Paris; but surely a mere echo of this would reach them so far away.
"Whenever you think it is right to go up and take your place by the king I will go and take mine by the queen," she said quietly.
"The children will be safe here; but of course we must do our duty." The winter passed quietly at the chateau; there was none of the usual gaiety, for a deep gloom hung over all the noble families of the province; still at times great hunting parties were got up for the chase of the wolves among the forests, for, when the snow was on the ground, these often came down into the villages and committed great depredations..