Marie and I will take our chance without repining." "And what is to come next, Cathelineau ?" said Henri; "we have thrown down the gauntlet now, and we must be ready for all the consequences.
You see, we were preparing for the same work," and he pointed to the open packets of gunpowder which were lying scattered on the table.

"What are we to do now?
we shall soon have swarms of republican soldiers upon us, and it will be well to be prepared.

We look to you for counsel now, you know." "Not so, M.Larochejaquelin; it was to seek council that I and Foret came hither; it was to throw ourselves at the feet of my Lord the Marquis, and at yours, and at those of M.de Lescure; and to implore you to join us, to fight with us, and to save us; to lead us against the republicans, and to help us to save our homes." "They will, Cathelineau; they will, my excellent friend," said the old man.

"Henri shall fight with you--he would not be my son else; and Charles de Lescure there will fight with you for his King as long as the breath is in his body.

The Cure there--Father Jerome--will pray for you, and bless your arms; and I believe you'll find he'll fight for you too; the whole country are your friends." "Yes," said Henri.