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can a man say then, whom he has killed in battle, or whether he has
killed any man? I do not recollect that I ever fired a shot at Varin
myself, and yet my musket was discharged and the pan was up. I will not
say that I ever killed a man; but I will say that I never struck a man
who asked for mercy, or fired a shot even on a republican, who had
thrown down his arms."
Henri's voice was now heard in the hall, loudly calling for Jacques, and
away he ran to join his master, as he finished his history.
"It makes my blood run cold," said the housekeeper, "to think of such
horrid things."
"Chapeau describes it very well, though," said the confidential maid;
"I'm sure he has seen it all himself. I'm sure he's a brave fellow."
"It's not always those who talk the most that are the bravest," said
Momont.
Henri and his sister sat talking that night for a long time, after the
other inhabitants of the chateau were in bed, and though they had so
many subjects of interest to discuss, their conversation was chiefly
respecting Adolphe Denot.


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