They are all shrewd fellows, as Gascons generally are, so I don't know how to make my choice." "I don't think there is much difference, sir," Pierre said.

"I have seen enough of them to know, at least, that they are all honest fellows." "I would let them decide the matter for themselves," Philip said.
"Some might like to go, and some to stay behind.

If I chose two, the others might consider themselves slighted.
"Do you know where they have bestowed themselves, Pierre ?" "Down in the stables with the horses, sir.

I could pretty well put my hand on them, in the dark." "Well, go and fetch them hither, then.

Say nothing about the business on which they are required." In a quarter of an hour Pierre returned, with the four men.