That is what I want you to think over and decide.
"I do not think there is any very great danger here for the next few days.

For a little time they will be tired of slaying; and, from what I hear, the Girondists are marked out as the next victims.
They say Danton has denounced them at the Jacobin Club.

At any rate it will be better to get everything in readiness for flight, so that we can leave at once if we hear of any fresh measures for a search after suspects." Harry was pleased to find that his suggestion answered the purpose for which he made it.

The girls began to discuss the disguises which would be required and the best route to be taken, and their thoughts were for a time turned from the loss they had sustained.
After an hour's talk he left them greatly benefited by his visit.
For the next few days Harry spent his time for the most part by the bedside of Victor de Gisons.

The fever was still at its height, and the doctor gave but small hopes of his recovery.