"Your manners are somewhat peremptory, sir Spaniard.

But speak and let us get on." "I have only the one word.

I told you we had come north to see the fruition of the good work, and you approved.

We do not mean the same.
By good work I mean that about sunrise I slew with this sword the man Petrucci, who slew the Admiral.

By its fruition I mean that I have come to settle with you." "You... ?" the other stammered.
"I am Gaspard de Laval, a kinsman and humble follower of Goligny." The Jacobin was no coward.