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A TYPE OF THE COUNTRY USURER.
Strategically, Rigou's position at Blangy was that of a picket sentinel.
He watched Les Aigues, and watched it well.

The police have no spies comparable to those that serve hatred.
When the general first came to Les Aigues Rigou apparently formed some plans about him which Montcornet's marriage with a Troisville put an end to; he seemed to have wished to patronize the new land-owner.

In fact his intentions were so patent that Gaubertin thought best to let him into the secrets of the coalition against Les Aigues.

Before accepting any part in the affair, Rigou determined, as he said, to put the general between two stools.
One day, after the countess was fairly installed, a little wicker carriage painted green entered the grand courtyard of the chateau.