"We will be masters of Saumur, and you shall lead us there; we will help you to plant the King's standard on the citadel of the town." Cathelineau was still sitting, and he looked up into de Lescure's face with thankful admiration.

"Ah! M.de Lescure, with such guides as you, with such a heart, such courage as yours, no walls shall hinder us, no enemies prevent us." "You shall have many such friends, Cathelineau," said he; "many as eager, and very many more useful." "None more useful," said the postillion; "none could be more useful." "No; none more useful," said the Marquis; "may you have many friends as good, and then you will succeed." "Saumur let it be, then," said Henri.

"I have no doubt you are right; and indeed I do not claim to be great in council; I only hope I may not be found backward in action." "That you never, never will," said Agatha.

"That he never will, Mademoiselle: a Larochejaquelin was never backward in the hour of need," said Cathelineau.
"They know how to flatter in St.Florent, my friend," said she smiling.
"If that be flattery, all the country flatters.

I only speak as I hear others speaking; they say that beauty and courage were always to be found at Durbelliere." "Nay, Agatha; but is he not Bayard complete ?" said Marie laughing.