The Generals who were with him knew too well the nature of the country they were about to invade, not to appreciate the value of such a guide as they might find in Denot: a guide, who not only knew the nature of the country they had to traverse, and the position of the places they wished to attack, but who was also intimate with the insurgent chiefs, acquainted with their persons and their plans, and who would probably disclose, under proper management, every secret of the revolt.

It was accordingly agreed that his offer should be accepted, and he was introduced by Santerre to his four confederates.
"Sit down, my friend," said Barrere, "sit down.

Our colleague here informs us that you are sick of these mawkish royalists, and are willing to serve the Republic.

Is it so, young man ?" "I have told M.Santerre--" said Denot.

"Citizen Santerre, if you please," said Barrere; "or General Santerre, if you like it better.
Monsieur and Monseigneur are a little out of fashion just at present on this side of the Loire." "As they soon also shall be on the other," said Westerman.
"Well, I have told him," and Denot pointed to Santerre, "what it is I propose to do for you, and the terms on which I will do it." "Terms indeed!" said Barrere.