"They have not got him yet," muttered one of the young fellows.
"Lantenac once captured, the soul is gone. The death of Lantenac means death to the Vendée," said the old man.
"Who is this Lantenac?" asked a townsman.
"He is a ci-devant," replied another.
And another added,—
"He is one of those who shoot women."
Michelle Fléchard heard this, and said,—
"That's true."
When people turned to look at her she added,—
"Because he shot me."