"What are Monsieur le Gouverneur's orders?" he said, after a brief pause.
Canolles, who was deep in thought, started at the voice, raised his head, and shook off his preoccupation.
"Where is the flag of truce?" he asked.
"In the armory, monsieur."
"By whom is he accompanied?"
"By two of the Bordeaux militia."
"What is he?"
"A young man, so far as I can judge; he wears a broad-brimmed hat, and is wrapped in a great cloak."
"In what terms did he announce himself?"
"As the bearer of letters from Madame la Princesse and the Parliament of Bordeaux."