It seemed a stupid thing even to doubt him but, half drunk as he was, he certainly was in earnest in what he said, and does believe that he is going to be a rich man; and I don't see how that can possibly come about, except by some act of treachery.

At any rate, we will keep an eye upon the fellow tonight, and if we are not posted in any particular spot tomorrow, I will be up here with my band when the firing begins, and keep my eye on him." He spent three or four hours with Jean Martin, and then went back to his quarters.

Andre and two of the lads were in readiness.

They moved out quietly, for the street was thick with sleeping peasants.
There were no sentries to be seen.
"If the enemy did but know," he muttered to himself, "they might take the place without firing a shot." Presently, however, he came upon an officer.
"Where are you going ?" he asked sharply.
"I am Leigh Stansfield, and am going, with three of my party, to keep watch near the guns." "That is good," the officer said.

"I am on duty here, and Jean Martin has just ridden out.