He sought for words of consolation.

At last: "At least, monsieur has made them fear him up there at Condillac," said he.
"Fear me ?" laughed Garnache.

"Pish! Deride me, you would say." "Fear you, I repeat, monsieur.

Else why are they at such pains to strengthen the garrison ?" "Eh ?" he questioned.

But his tone was not greatly interested.