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"That he never will,
Mademoiselle: a Larochejaquelin was never backward in the hour of need,"
said Cathelineau.
"They know how to flatter in St. Florent, my friend," said she smiling.
"If that be flattery, all the country flatters. I only speak as I hear
others speaking; they say that beauty and courage were always to be
found at Durbelliere."
"Nay, Agatha; but is he not Bayard complete?" said Marie laughing. "I
am sure we should be obliged; it is an age since we received a
compliment here in the Bocage."
"The ladies are laughing at me," said Cathelineau, rising, "and it is
time that I and my friend should cease to trouble you."
"But where would you go, Cathelineau?" said Henri.
"Back to St. Florent; we have gained our object; we can tell our
townsmen that the gentlemen of Poitou will fight on their side."
"We will tell them so together, tomorrow by sunset," said Henri; "it is
now late, you and Foret stay here tonight; not a word either of you, for
your life. I command this garrison; do not you, Cathelineau, be the
first to shew an example of disobedience.


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