He has been sixteen years a soldier; and was, I hear, distinguished for his bravery." "And Foret ?" "He is an active young woodman, evidently a determined fellow and, as he was the first to lead the peasants against the Blues, he is sure to have a following.

They are three very different characters, but all of them well fitted to act as peasant leaders." "And will Jean be a leader ?" "Not a leader, Patsey; that is to say, certainly not a general.

He does not want it, himself.

But he will no doubt lead the peasants on the estate, and perhaps those in the neighbourhood.

You know that he would not have the church bell rung, when he started, because he did not wish the tenants to join until he had seen the result of the first fight; but when he comes home he will summon those who like to go with him." "Yes, I have had to explain that, over and over again.