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"Come, M. de Lescure," said Stofflet, "we have much to do, and but
little time; let us make the most of it: do you take the President's
seat. Gentlemen, I am sure we could have no better President than M. de
Lescure?"
They all agreed, with the exception of the chosen leader. "By no means,"
said he. "I was the last here who joined the cause, and I certainly will
not place myself first among those who have led the way in the work we
have taken up. No; here is the man who shall be our President." And as
he spoke he caught hold of Cathelineau, who was immediately behind him,
and absolutely forced him into the chair.
"Indeed, indeed, M. de Lescure--" said Cathelineau, endeavouring to
extricate himself from the seat; but both his voice and his exertions
were stopped, for three or four of them united to hold him where he was,
and declared that he should be the President for the evening.
"Indeed, and indeed you will not stir," said Henri, who stood behind his
chair, and placed his hands heavily on the postillion's shoulders.


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