He shall do it.
Where is he ?" Claude was feeling the reaction which ensues upon intense excitement.

He did not answer.

Nor did he interfere when Marcadel, pouncing on Louis, where he crouched in the darkest corner, forced him forward to the head of the staircase.

There the lad fell on his knees weeping futilely, wailing prayers.

But the guard kicked him forward.
"In!" he said.