"I have been ordered to lead them to Vayres, and I am simply awaiting the ratification of that order by Monsieur le Duc to turn over my company to Monsieur Richon, who is expecting its arrival."
"But do not you remain at Vayres with them?"
"My principles, monseigneur, forbid my ever doing such a foolish thing as to shut myself up within four walls, when I am at liberty to go where I please. I was born to lead the life of the patriarchs."
"Very good; go where you choose; but despatch your men to Vayres as soon as possible."
"Then they are really to form part of the garrison of that place?"
"Yes."
"Under Monsieur Richon's orders?"
"Yes."
"But, monseigneur, what are my men to do in the fort, where there are already about three hundred men?"
"You are very inquisitive."