16/19 Now, my friends, to the Head and watch them, and let every man do his duty by Sercq this night!" And they moved off in a body to Moie de Mouton, while Carette and I went on into Beaumanoir, she to join Aunt Jeanne, I to find a weapon, which I was doubtful of finding at home. "I would far sooner stop here and take the risk, if there is any." "You must go with the rest, my dear. It will be a vast relief to know you are all safe out of sight. If any of these rascals should get past us they will spare no one. |