"The duty you have imposed upon me by your choice is the most painful I shall ever be called upon to perform." "This way, Monsieur St.Laurent," said old Lestoype, stepping through the door with his head high, beckoning the young aide to follow him.
The door had scarcely closed behind the two when the wild confusion broke out again.
"What shall be done now ?" cried Captain Grenier, the senior officer present, as soon as he could be heard.
"Messieurs," said Marteau, striving to gain the attention of all, "let me speak a moment.

I have a plan.

Be silent, I beg of you." "We will hear Marteau." "What have you to suggest ?" "Speak!" "Be quick." "This.

I will take the Eagle, I, who brought it." "You will throw it into the Isere ?" "No.

I know this town like a book.