But he forgot that at the present there are two Vendees--the Vendee of the left bank, and the Vendee of the right bank--and that, after treating with d'Autichamp, Chatillon, and Suzannet at Pouance, it would still be necessary to negotiate with Frotte, Bourmont and Cadoudal--and where?
That no one could tell--" "Except you, general." "So, with the chivalry that is the basis of your nature, you undertook to bring me the treaty signed on the 25th.

The Abbe Bernier, d'Autichamp, Chatillon, and Suzannet signed your pass, and here you are." "On my word, general, I must admit that you are perfectly well-informed.
The First Consul desires peace with all his heart.

He knows that in you he has a brave and honorable adversary, and being unable to meet you himself, since you were not likely to come to Paris, he expedited me to you in his behalf." "That is to say, to the Abbe Bernier." "That can hardly matter to you, general, if I bind myself to make the First Consul ratify what may be agreed upon between you and me.

What are your conditions of peace ?" "They are very simple, colonel: that the First Consul shall restore his Majesty Louis XVIII.

to the throne; that he himself be constable, lieutenant-general, general-in-chief by land and sea, and I his first subordinate." "The First Consul has already replied to that demand." "And that is why I have decided to reply myself to his response." "When ?" "This very night, if occasion offers." "In what way ?" "By resuming hostilities." "But are you aware that Chatillon, d'Autichamp and Suzannet have laid down their arms ?" "They are the leaders of the Vendeans, and in the name of the Vendeans they can do as they see fit.