"To-day."
"On foot or on horseback?"
"In a carriage."
"In a carriage? Am I to go in a carriage?"
"A post-chaise."
"Like the king's dogs when they go to the hunt! And may I know why I am to have this honor?"
"My secretary, Charles, who is going to Besançon, will take you with him, and will bring you back again."
"General," said Falou, bringing his heels together and saluting, "it only remains for me to thank you."
Pichegru acknowledged the salute with a wave of his hand and a nod. Falou turned upon his heel and went out.
"Charles! Charles!" called Pichegru.