"We are all heart and soul with them, here; and if, as they say, they will come along here to attack Saumur, every man in the village will go with them.

How is it that you are here ?" "I am an officer," Leigh said, "and have been, in disguise, into Saumur to see what is going on there; and am now taking the news back to Cathelineau." Conversation was difficult, for the jolting of the cart was terrible, and Leigh found it next to impossible to talk.

He was well content when the belfries of Doue came into sight.

On arriving at the town, they drew up at the house where Cathelineau and the generals had their quarters.

As he got down, he offered the peasant the two crowns.
"No, sir," the man said, "I will not take a sou for my service.