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The Eagle of the Empire

CHAPTER XVII
10/13

Monsieur knows that I can be silent." "I know.

Good-by.

I shall see you to-morrow.

Now," began Marteau, as the orderly who had been summoned had taken Pierre away with instructions to see that he was clothed and fed, "let me ask some questions.

Who was in command of the regiment ?" "I was until yesterday." "And yesterday ?" "The King sent down an old officer to take the command, a Lieutenant-Colonel." "And the Colonel ?" "Monsieur d'Artois." "So that----" "The Lieutenant-Colonel commands the regiment, which is now known as the Regiment Dauphine, the Comte d'Artois' own," said the Major, with fine scorn.


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