How many are there of you, monsieur ?" "Only myself, and the trooper you see at the door." "And did you two fight with five men, and kill four of them!" she exclaimed, in surprise.

"How brave of you, monsieur, and how good to run such risk, for a person of whom you knew nothing!" "I knew that it was a woman in distress," Desmond said, "and that was quite enough to induce two Irishmen to step in, and answer to her cry for aid.

However, mademoiselle, if the carriage and horses are there, this will get us out of our difficulty.

The only question is, will you start at once, or wait until daylight?
We may be stopped by the patrols, as we approach Versailles, but I have no doubt that my uniform will suffice to pass us into the town, where probably your father is still lodging." "I would much rather go at once," the girl said.

"There are others who come, sometimes at all hours of the night." "Very well, then, we will see about getting the carriage ready, at once.