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"A giant, stupid;" said a fourth, "how could a giant get out of such a
carriage as that; besides, where could Father Jerome find giants in
these days."
"Well, I don't know," said the other, "but I am sure he was eight feet
high; didn't you see his back as he ran into the house."
Soon after the mysterious entry into the house, Henri left it, and went
out to the fields beyond the town, where most of the men were still
resting after the long fatigue of the night; much discontentment had
been expressed by them, and many had already declared their intention
of returning home. Every measure had been taken to comfort them; they
had been supplied with provisions and tobacco from the town, and every
effort had been used to renew their hopes and courage. Cathelineau had
passed the greater portion of the morning among them, going from one
quarter to another, assuring the men that their loss was most trifling,
that their future victory was certain--it was nearly in vain; they
declared that they could do nothing without 'Marie Jeanne.


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