If you object
from a proper modesty, it argues that those who accept, shew an improper
degree of assurance. You should think of these things, Henri."
"I resign myself to my dignity, and am dumb," said Henri laughing. "Go
on, Cathelineau, and if the men you name, say but one word, one syllable
against your choice--I'll slay them."
Cathelineau knew that all his difficulty still lay before him; those
whom he had already chosen would as a matter of course be among the
number; but who were to be the other three?
"M. Donnissan," said be, in a whisper to de Lescure, who was sitting
next to him. "I do not know what his wishes might be."
"My father-in-law feels himself too old," answered de Lescure; "d'Elbee
would be a much fitter person; he is thought so much of at Beauprieu."
"And the other two?" asked Cathelineau.
"Name one yourself, and ask Bonchamps to name the other."
"M. d'Elbee," said Cathelineau, aloud, "you will not, I am sure, refuse
to take your portion of our labours."
"You will find," whispered Stofflet to his neighbour, "that as
Providence has called upon him, he will be willing enough.
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