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We can ride together." "In a moment. Let us hear all we can first," replied Bayou. "Do you stay for that purpose, then, and look to our horses. I will learn what the Governor's orders are, and come here for you presently." And Papalier was gone. When Bayou turned to listen again, Odeluc was saying "Impossible! incredible! Gallifet's force risen! Not they?
I have hidden a family in the woods, and I will die before I will tell where they are. I did what I could to persuade Gallifet's people to let Odeluc and his soldiers turn back to Cap: and I believe they would, but for Odeluc's obstinacy in coming among us. If he would have kept his distance, he might have been alive now. As it is " "And is he dead? the good Odeluc?"
And he looked among the black faces which were clustered behind the landlord. No one spoke thence; but a voice from the piazza said "Gallifet's force has risen. The canes are all on fire." "I will bring them to their senses," said Odeluc, with sudden quietness. "I have power over them. The Governor will give me a handful of men from the town guard, and we shall set things straight before morning.
"But this is bad news. Gallifet's plantation is the largest in the plain, and only eight miles off." A sort of scream, a cry of horror, from one who stood close by, stopped the deputy. "Boirien! what is the matter?" cried a deputy, as Boirien hid his face with his arms upon the table, and a strong shudder shook his whole frame. "Do not speak to him! I will tell you," said another.
They would be firm if the world were crushed flat. Why, they love me as if I were their father!" "Nevertheless, sir, you owe your safety to being my guest," said the landlord, with a bow as polite as on the most festive occasion. "I am happy that my roof should " "Who brought this report?" cried Odeluc. "Who can give news of Gallifet's negroes?"
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