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There they are, there
they are," and the noise of the advancing troop was distinctly audible
through the stillness of the night.
The poor girl was quite exhausted, and fell to the ground fainting. De
Lescure and Henri had both stood still for a moment, after having been
made to comprehend that an immediate attack was about to be made on the
chateau, but it was only for a moment.
"We must carry them through the wood, Charles," said Henri, whispering.
"It is our only chance."
"True--true," said de Lescure. "Turn the oxen, Francois, turn them back
through the yard into the farm-road, and then keep to the left into the
wood. We will meet you at the seven limes."
"Take Victorine out through the garden," said Henri to his cousin, who
was now hurrying into the house, "and through the iron gate. I saw the
other day that the key was in it, and we can turn it. I tried it myself.
I will bring Marie after you."
Henri stayed a moment to assist in turning the cumbrous waggon, and ran
back to open the farm gates.


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