“The King?”
“Yes; the King. He wishes to get to the Place of the ‘Grand Monarque,’ where the hussars await him.”
“I have seen them,” said Guillaume.
“And I also,” said Regnier.
“Now to work,” said the two young men.
“Yes; to work!” replied the proprietor of the furniture.
And all three with their united efforts, managed to upset the cart across the bridge.
When the operation was finished, they listened.
They heard the rumble of the carriages, which descended the Rue des Réligieuses at full speed, at the same time the cry of “Fire! fire!” burst upon their ears.