I'll be paid by Papineau, the leader of the Rebellion--" He made a couple of unsteady steps towards her, for he was weak yet.

"What's the good--you're bound to come to me in the end! You've got the same kind of feelings in you; you've--" She had stood still at first, dazed by his words; but she grew angry quickly, and was about to speak as she felt, when he went on: "Stay here now with me.

Don't go back.

Don't you remember Shangois's house?
Don't you remember that night--that night when--ah! Chris, stay here--" Her face was flaming.

"I'd rather stay in a room full of wild beasts like that"-- she pointed to the bear, "than be with you one minute--you murderer!" she said, with choking anger.
He started towards her, saying: "By the blood of Joseph! but you'll stay just the same; and--" He got no further, for she threw the pistol in his face with all her might.