When does he arrive ?" "Probably to-night." "Did you safe-guard him along the road ?" "Yes; he'll come safely." "Do it again.

Nothing must happen to him; he is protected by Morgan." "That's understood, general." "Anything more to say ?" "The advanced guard of the Republicans has reached La Roche-Bernard." "How many men ?" "About a thousand.

They have a guillotine with them, and the commissioner of the executive power, Milliere." "Are you sure ?" "I met them on the road.

The commissioner was riding near the colonel, and I recognized him perfectly.

He executed my brother, and I have sworn he shall die by my own hand." "And you'll risk your life to keep your oath ?" "At the first opportunity." "Perhaps it won't be long coming." The gallop of a horse echoed through the street.
"Ah!" said Coeur-de-Roi, "that is probably the man you expect." "No," replied Cadoudal, "this rider comes from the direction of Vannes." The sound became more distinct, and it proved that Cadoudal was right.
The second horseman, like the first, halted at the gate, dismounted, and came into the room.