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"No power on earth could bring them back," said he. "Now, Peter, run to
the stable for your life; my horse is there and M. de Lescure's--bring
them both. They are both saddled. Run my friend; a moment lost now will
cost a hundred lives."
It was Peter Berrier to whom he spoke, and in spite of his evil
treatment at Durbelliere, Peter ran for the horses, as though he was
running for the King's crown.
"It is impossible to stop them," said Cathelineau, still standing on the
waggon, and speaking to de Lescure, whom he had outran. "All La Vendee
could not stop them; but we may head them, M. de Lescure, and lead them
on; we must attack the camp tonight."
"Our loss will be terrible if we do," said de Lescure.
"It will, it will be terrible, and we shall be repulsed; but that will
be better than letting them rush into positive destruction. In an hour's
time they will be between the camp, the town, and the heights of
Bournan, and nothing then could save them."
"Let us go, then," said de Lescure; "but will you not send to d'Elbee?"
"Yes; but do not desire him to follow us.


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