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As for
him, let him stretch his neck beneath the guillotine."
Barrere, however, was overruled. The Generals who were with him knew too
well the nature of the country they were about to invade, not to
appreciate the value of such a guide as they might find in Denot: a
guide, who not only knew the nature of the country they had to traverse,
and the position of the places they wished to attack, but who was also
intimate with the insurgent chiefs, acquainted with their persons and
their plans, and who would probably disclose, under proper management,
every secret of the revolt. It was accordingly agreed that his offer
should be accepted, and he was introduced by Santerre to his four
confederates.
"Sit down, my friend," said Barrere, "sit down. Our colleague here
informs us that you are sick of these mawkish royalists, and are willing
to serve the Republic. Is it so, young man?"
"I have told M. Santerre--" said Denot. "Citizen Santerre, if you
please," said Barrere; "or General Santerre, if you like it better.


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