“Do it again. Nothing must happen to him; he is protected by Morgan.”
“That’s understood, general.”
“Anything more to say?”
“The advanced guard of the Republicans has reached La Roche-Bernard.”
“How many men?”
“About a thousand. They have a guillotine with them, and the commissioner of the executive power, Millière.”
“Are you sure?”
“I met them on the road. The commissioner was riding near the colonel, and I recognized him perfectly. He executed my brother, and I have sworn he shall die by my own hand.”
“And you’ll risk your life to keep your oath?”
“At the first opportunity.”