"And like you, Chicot. However, I have forty-five formidable swords at command."
"Commanded by the 46th, whom they call D'Epernon."
"Not exactly."
"By whom, then?"
"De Loignac."
"And it is with them you think to defend yourself?"
"Yes, mordieu! yes."
"Well, I have more troops than you."
"You have troops?"
"Why not?"