[No Surrender! by G. A. Henty]@TWC D-Link bookNo Surrender! CHAPTER 9: Bad News 11/43
I don't know that it will be necessary to use force; of course, at first we shall try bribery. "At any rate, you will both be most useful in obtaining information.
There are very many people who know Monsieur Martin by sight, and a few who know me.
Possibly some of your band may have friends in Nantes; and these, if they are of our party, would be able to ask questions, and to find out the place in which my sister is imprisoned, much better than strangers could do. "We have heard nothing of what is passing in Nantes for many weeks and, as they have sent troops to arrest Monsieur Martin, it is possible that his father may also be arrested.
If he is at liberty, he would be sure to know where my sister is imprisoned." The day was breaking now, and Leigh went next to the large house which had been set apart for the use of the generals.
He knew Rochejaquelein's room, having been chatting with him till late, the evening before.
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