But you alone can--" "What can I do ?" asked Philippe.
"I have obtained a change of residence for you from Autun to Issoudun.--" Philippe's sunken face, which had grown almost sinister in expression and was furrowed with sufferings and privation, instantly lighted up with a flash of joy.
"And, as I was saying, you alone can recover the inheritance of old Rouget's property; half of which may by this time be in the jaws of the wolf named Gilet," replied Desroches.

"You now know all the particulars, and it is for you to act accordingly.

I suggest no plan; I have no ideas at all as to that; besides, everything will depend on local circumstances.

You have to deal with a strong force; that fellow is very astute.

The way he attempted to get back the pictures your uncle had given to Joseph, the audacity with which he laid a crime on your poor brother's shoulders, all go to prove that the adversary is capable of everything.