"'You have nothing to fear if you tell us the truth. We would have certain information from you, child.'
"'Yes, monsieur.'
"'If you do not truthfully answer all my questions, you and all the rest will be shot.'
"'I do not fear you, sir. I will answer you well.'
"'Good. Then tell me, are there any French soldiers here?'
"'There are none here, sir.'
"'Neither here nor elsewhere in the village?'
"'There are none here, as I have said. I know not whether there are any in the village or not, for I have not seen any since a detachment passed through here two days ago.'
"'Is this the truth?'
"She looked at the officer with an expression of amazement that he should doubt her word.