Then, however, a burning desire came upon him for some immediate foretaste of his revenge.

So he dressed himself again and went out.
Perhaps he might meet Miette.

In that case he was resolved to treat her insolently.

This is how he came to witness the arrival of the insurgents, whom he followed to the town-hall with a vague presentiment that he would find the lovers there.

And, indeed, he at last caught sight of his cousin on the seat where she was waiting for Silvere.
Seeing her wrapped in her long pelisse, with the red flag at her side, resting against a market pillar, he began to sneer and deride her in foul language.