To find my husband," replied the woman in a surly tone.
"What is your name ?" No reply.
"Answer me!" The woman eyed her obstinately and remained silent.
"Very well.

Release those children, Monsieur Rondel.

Madam, you have imposed upon us; you have tricked us in order to get to Ostend at our expense.

Now go, and take your children with you." She pointed dramatically at the door, but the woman retained her position, only moving to cuff the boy, who was kicking Henderson on his shins.

Then, setting her hands on her hips she said defiantly: "They promised me passage to Dunkirk, and they must take me there." "Who promised you ?" "Those men," pointing to them, "and the burgomaster." "Yes," admitted Henderson, "we agreed with the burgomaster to take her out of the country.