Up he stood and looked Napoleon straight in the eye.
"Sire," he said, "that is not true."
Not a soul believed that he would escape with his life, but he did.
"Perhaps," said the Professor, "Napoleon respected one brave man among such a group of cowards."
Before the Doctor could reply, a thundering knock at the door made all stop and look at each other in consternation.
CHAPTER X
FRESH TROUBLES
It was the Major, who never could wait a minute.
His face was red and the powder from his curls had been shaken off in his hurry. He greeted no one.