Olivier lost all self-control. Is a mad dog assassinated? He is killed, that's all! What did it matter if the one who did it were torn to pieces; he would have had his revenge, and would save further victims.
"Certainly," said Fouché, "and if Robespierre is victorious, it is the only chance of saving your mother."
"But don't rely on that!" Vadier remarked.
Amar went even further.
"Patriots like Brutus are not often found!" he said.
But Olivier cried out in his fury that only one was wanted, and then looked about for the door.
"Which is the way out?"
Vadier pointed to the exit.
"Thank you, citoyens! ... Adieu! au revoir!"
The four men silently watched him disappear, and then looked at each other.... Would he do it? It was not impossible!