I will name a successor; let any one who pleases name another; we will then put it to the vote, and let him who has most votes be our General." "So be it," said Henri.

"Nothing can be better." "I name M.de Lescure," said Cathelineau.

"Some of us are beloved by the people, but are not educated; others are highly educated, but are not yet known to the peasants.

We are all, I am sure, brave men: but M.de Lescure is beloved by all; his knowledge fits him for his high position, and his cool, constant, determined courage, no man who has seen him in the hour of battle will doubt.

I name M.de Lescure." De Lescure was about to rise, when Henri put his hand upon his friends arm, and said: "Let me speak, Charles.