And we three looked at one another with blank faces, It was clear that we had made a dangerous enemy, and an enemy at our own gates.

As the Vidame had said, these were troublous times when things were done to men--ay, and to women and children--which we scarce dare to speak of now.

"I wish the Vicomte were here," Croisette said uneasily after we had discussed several unpleasant contingencies.
"Or even Malines the steward," I suggested.
"He would not be much good," replied Croisette.
"And he is at St.Antonin, and will not be back this week.

Father Pierre too is at Albi." "You do not think," said Marie, "that he will attack us ?" "Certainly not!" Croisette retorted with contempt.

"Even the Vidame would not dare to do that in time of peace.