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THE LAW OF RETALIATION.
"Now, general," said Roland, when supper was over and the two young men, with their elbows on the table and their legs stretched out before the blazing fire, began to feel that comfortable sensation that comes of a meal which youth and appetite have seasoned.

"Now for your promise to show me things which I can report to the First Consul." "You promised, remember, not to object to them." "Yes, but I reserve the right, in case you wound my conscience too severely, to withdraw." "Only give time to throw a saddle on the back of your horse, or of mine, if yours is too tired, colonel, and you are free." "Very good." "As it happens," said Cadoudal, "events will serve you.

I am here, not only as general, but as judge, though it is long since I have had a case to try.

You told me, colonel, that General Brune was at Nantes; I knew it.