Nothing will be done." "It is well thought on," said Captain Grenier.
"The danger is to you," said another.
"What of that?
I have looked danger in the face often since I have been in the army, like all the rest of you." "I like not to shift the responsibility upon this young man," said the old port-aigle dubiously.

"He is saving our lives at the risk of his own if they should find him--which is likely." "Messieurs," said Marteau quickly, "I am not preserving your lives for yourselves." "Why, then ?" asked an officer.
"That you may be ready," said the young man, throwing his cloak about his shoulders, seizing the Eagle with his hands, "when the violets bloom again." As they stared at him he saluted, turned on his heel, opened the door and went out..