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Florent. I suppose they will; some men haven't the luck
ever to be thought much of."
Notwithstanding his gloomy presentiments, Peter made the best of his way
to M. d'Elbee, and having found him, told him how the men had started
by themselves for Saumur; how de Lescure and Cathelineau had followed
them; how they intended to attack the camp at Varin that night, and he
ended by saying, "And you, M. d'Elbe--"
"Of course we must follow them," said d'Elbee.
"Not a foot," said Peter; "that is just why they sent me, instead of any
common messenger; that I might explain it all to you properly. You are
not to stir a foot after them; but are to remain here, just where you
are, till they return."
"That is impossible," said d'Elbee. "What good on earth can I do,
remaining here?"
"Why, Cathelineau will know where to find you, when he wants you."
"You are mistaken, Peter Berrier," said d'Elbee. "You must be mistaken.
Perhaps he meant that I should go over to the road, to cover their
retreat. God knows they will want some one to do so.


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