"And hasn't the brute sent it?"
"You can see for yourself he has not, since I am on my way to look for it."
"You are quite sure it was ordered?"
"Colonel Jacqueminot started in my presence."
"In that case, monsieur, I, General Exelmans, command you to have the prefect shot."
Charras drew a note-book and pencil from his pocket.
"One word in writing, General, and it shall be accomplished within an hour."
"But, monsieur...."
"In pencil will be all I want."