The feeling of general unrest that prevailed in France had communicated itself to him, and he thought possibly that something might occur which would change the current of his life, and lead to one more suited to his natural activity and energy.
"You had better pack up quietly, tomorrow," Jean said to his wife, after his return from his father's.

"If there were any suspicion that I was thinking of going away, it might bring matters to a head.

I will get the lugger's boat down to the wharf, and four sailors shall come up here and take the boxes down, in one of the hand carts, with a tarpaulin thrown over them.

I will arrange for a cart and a carriage to be waiting for us, on the other side of the river.
"There is no moving my father.

He cannot persuade himself that a man who takes no part in politics, and goes about his business quietly, can be in any danger.