8/58 In a little while we shall drive the English from Paris, and presently into the sea. There is hope now and a clear road for us Frenchmen. We have heard the terrible English 'Hurra' grow feeble, and 'St.Denis' swell like a wind in heaven. For God has sent us the Maid...." The girl had risen and was walking with quick, short steps from hearth to open window. But I would hear more of her." Her tone was ominously soft, and the young man was deceived by it. |