“Yes, it’s a map of Piedmont.”
“So there is still a question of Italy?”
“There is always a question of Italy.”
“I thought you spoke of the Vendée?”
“Secondarily.”
“Why, general, you are not going to send me to the Vendée and go yourself to Italy, are you?”
“No; don’t be alarmed.”
“All right; but I warn you, if you did, I should desert and join you.”
“I give you permission to do so; but now let us go back to Mélas.”
“Excuse me, general; this is the first time you have mentioned him.”