"I will not interfere with Henri Larochejaquelin." "Henri Larochejaquelin is much obliged to you, Prince," said Henri, "but he is not ambitious of making a fool of himself; nor does he wish to be made a fool of.

Moreover, Henri Larochejaquelin does not wish to quarrel with an old friend like you, Prince; but he might be tempted to do so, if you take any liberties with his name." "But, Cathelineau," said the Prince, "Henri has been at the head of the cavalry all through." "Don't set a bad example, Prince," said de Lescure.

"Let every man coincide with Cathelineau's directions without a word; so shall we be spared the ill effects of over modesty, and of too much assurance." "Besides," said Cathelineau, "M.

Larochejaquelin will be much wanted elsewhere.

As a matter of course, he will be the leader of all the parishes round Chatillon; I doubt if the men would follow any one else." "Dear Cathelineau," said Henri, "if you will take my advice, you will not make leaders of us youngsters at all.