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And there too among these confederates sat Agatha and Marie, if not
talking themselves, yet listening with almost breathless attention to
the plans of the party; sharing their anxiety, promising their women's
aid, enchanting them with their smiles, or encouraging them with their
tears. Cathelineau had heard how knights of old, famed in song, had
spent their lives among scenes of battle and danger, and all for the
smiles of the lady of their love; and now he thought he understood it.
He could do the same to be greeted with the smiles of Agatha
Larochejaquelin, and he would not dream of any richer reward. She was
as an angel to him, who had left her own bright place in heaven to
illuminate the holy cause in which he had now engaged himself; under
such protection he could not be other than successful.
When Foret and Cathelineau dismounted, and were taken into the house by
Henri and the Cure, they left their steeds in the care of Peter Berrier;
but Peter has not been left ever since leading them up and down in sight
of the white-washed lions.


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