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"Oh! don't send me back to Chatillon," said Marie; "it would be hours
and hours before we should hear what happens to you, and what has
happened to Agatha."
"If the ladies wouldn't think ill of going to Echanbroignes," said Jean
Stein, "they would be safe there, and near at hand to learn all as it
goes on at Durbelliere. I am sure father and Annot would do their best
to make the ladies comfortable, as long as they might be pleased to stay
there."
After considerable discussion this plan was adopted. The party travelled
on together, till the roads to Durbelliere and Echanbroignes separated;
and then, with many charges, the two ladies were entrusted to the care
of the smith's son.
"We will come to you, or send to you the moment we are able," said de
Lescure," whether our news be good or bad. I trust we shall find them
safe, and that we shall all be together tomorrow at Durbelliere."
Marie and Madame de Lescure reached the village safely late in the
evening, and found no one in the smith's house but Annot.


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