He took the conductor's pistols and fired." "Brave boy!" exclaimed Roland.
"Yes, but, unluckily or luckily the conductor had taken the precaution to remove the bullets.

Edouard was praised and petted by the Companions of Jehu as the bravest of the brave; but he neither killed nor wounded them." "Are you sure of what you are telling me ?" "I tell you your sister almost died of fright." "Very good," said Roland.
"How very good ?" exclaimed Sir John.
"I mean, all the more reason why I should see Edouard." "What makes you say that." "A plan." "Tell me what it is." "Faith! no.

My plans don't turn out well for you." "But you know, my dear Roland, that if there are any reprisals to make--" "I shall make them for both.

You are in love, my dear fellow; live in your love." "You promise me your support ?" "That's understood! I am most anxious to call you brother." "Are you tired of calling me friend ?" "Faith, yes; it is too little." "Thanks." They pressed each other's hands and parted.
A quarter of an hour later Roland reached the Prytanee Francais, which stood then on the present site of the Lyceum of Louis-le-Grand--that is to say, at the head of the Rue Saint-Jacques, behind the Sorbonne.

At the first words of the director, Roland saw that his young brother had been especially recommended to the authorities.