Marcel, the ex-provost, has the same commission south of the river.

Orders to light the town as for a frolic have been given, and the Halles will be ready." Nancay nodded, reflected a moment, and then with an involuntary shudder-- "God!" he exclaimed, "it will shake the world!" "You think so ?" "Ay, will it not!" His next words showed that he bore Tavannes' warning in mind.

"For me, my friend, I go in mail to-night," he said.

"There will be many a score paid before morning, besides his Majesty's.

And many a left-handed blow will be struck in the _melee_!" The other crossed himself.