In a few moments the man was joined by a newcomer; the two conversed, but in whispers so low that Gabriel was unable to hear their conversation, though he caught more than once the name of "George." Both the men were violently excited, and the expression of their countenances was menacing and sinister.

The first comer pointed often to the newspaper, and read passages from it to his companion.

This suggested to Gabriel the demand for another journal.

When the waiter brought it to him, his eye rested upon a long paragraph, in which the name of George Cadoudal frequently occurred.

In fact, all the journals of the day were filled with speculations on the conspiracy and trial of that fiery martyr to an erring adaptation of a noble principle.