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"He is right, Henri," said de Lescure; "take my word, he is right. We
will do it, my friend," and he put his hand on the postillion's
shoulder. "We will be masters of Saumur, and you shall lead us there;
we will help you to plant the King's standard on the citadel of the
town."
Cathelineau was still sitting, and he looked up into de Lescure's face
with thankful admiration. "Ah! M. de Lescure, with such guides as you,
with such a heart, such courage as yours, no walls shall hinder us, no
enemies prevent us."
"You shall have many such friends, Cathelineau," said he; "many as
eager, and very many more useful."
"None more useful," said the postillion; "none could be more useful."
"No; none more useful," said the Marquis; "may you have many friends as
good, and then you will succeed."
"Saumur let it be, then," said Henri. "I have no doubt you are right;
and indeed I do not claim to be great in council; I only hope I may not
be found backward in action."
"That you never, never will," said Agatha.


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