No one could have fought better than your people did, but they had all France against them; and few, indeed, of those who were engaged from the first can ever have returned to their homes.

And even when they get there there can be no safety for them, for Carrier and his commissioners seem to be determined to annihilate the Vendeans altogether." The mate indulged in many strong expressions as to the future fate of Carrier and his underlings.
"We heard of that attack on the jail, Master Leigh.

I guessed that you were in that, for among the prisoners who were delivered the names of Monsieur Martin and Madame Jean Martin were mentioned." "Yes, Captain Martin and I were in the thick of it.

There was very little fighting to do, for we chose a time when the troops were all busy with Cathelineau's and Stofflet's attack; and we had really only to open the door of the prison, to get them out." "The captain has been telling us that Monsieur Flambard was also in danger of arrest.

It is atrocious.