Coincident with that order came another message from the First Consul to Cadoudal.

It was a safeguard for the Vendean general, and an invitation to come to Paris; an overture from one power to another power.

Cadoudal accepted, and is now on his way to Paris.

If it is not peace, it is at least a truce." "Oh, what joy, my Charles!" "Don't rejoice too much, my love." "Why not ?" "Do you know why they have issued this order to suspend hostilities ?" "No." "Because M.Fouche is a long-headed man.

He realized that, since he could not defeat us, he must dishonor us.