In a dim, subconscious way he seemed to notice that the name she mentioned was that of the man he was bidden to arrest.

Then, with an oath: "I care naught for that," he cried.

"As God lives, you shall fulfil your word to me." "Monsieur, I refuse," she answered, with finality.

"Let me request you to close the door and suffer us to proceed." "Your mother and your treasure may proceed--it was thus we bargained.
But you shall come with me.

I will be no girl's dupe, no woman's fool, Citoyenne." When he said that he uttered the full truth.