"What does capital punishment mean?"
"I don't know," the neighbor replied.
The crier waved the placard:—
"—in accordance with Article 17 of the law of the 30th of April, that gives to the delegates and sub-delegates full authority over the rebels,—"
Here he made a pause, then resumed:—
"—the individuals designated under the following names and surnames are declared outlawed:—"
The audience listened with a close attention.
The voice of the crier sounded like thunder:—
"—Lantenac, brigand,—"
"That's Monseigneur," muttered a peasant.