"This is my wife's brother, of whom I was speaking to you at Clisson.
Cathelineau will tell you that he has been distinguishing himself rarely." Henri held out his hand to Leigh, and said warmly, "I am glad to know you.

It would be a shame, indeed, were any Vendeans to remain at home, when a young Englishman is fighting for their country.

I hope that we shall be great friends." "I shall be glad, indeed, to be so," Leigh replied with equal warmth, for he was greatly struck with the appearance of the young soldier.
Henri de la Rochejaquelein was but twenty-one years old, tall, and remarkably handsome.

He had fair hair, and a noble bearing.

His father had been a colonel in the army, and he himself was a cavalry officer in the king's guard.