They were not so in the time of M.de Vendome, and they went on gaining battles.

But it is now wished that they become your Apes and ours; and that does n't suit them.' KING.

"'Perhaps so: I have said of their busy people (FAISEURS,' St.
Germains and Army-Reformers), 'that they would fain sing without knowing music.' EGO.

"'Oh, that is true! But leave them their natural notes; profit by their bravery, their alertness (LEGERETE), by their very faults,--I believe their confusion might confuse their enemies sometimes.' KING.

"'Well, yes, doubtless, if you have something to support them with.' EGO.