"We shall be by ourselves, for I wish to talk at length and undisturbed with you."
"You are conferring a twofold favour on me, General."
Some deputation or other was announced at this juncture and I withdrew.
Next day, at ten minutes to nine, I presented myself at No. 6 Rue d'Anjou-Saint-Honoré. The general was waiting for me in his study.
"We will have breakfast in here, if you don't mind. We shall then have certain things to hand necessary for our conversation."
I smiled.
He stopped me short, seeing that I was going to renew my question of the previous day.
"Let us first talk of your plan for la Vendée."
"Willingly, General."