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"Then, friends, let me tell you, you have not heard much of the truth, although M. de Lescure's own man did see the man who came direct from St. Florent; I think I may say, without boasting, and I believe Monsieur the postillion upstairs will not be inclined to contradict me, that without me, there would have been no revolt. "No revolt without you? No revolt without Peter Berrier?
Here the band broke up and proceeded to their homes; while Leigh made his way to Lescure's headquarters, learned where his friends were lodged, and joined them. Patsey gave a cry of alarm as he entered. Fugitives had arrived before him, and it was already known that the attack on Nantes had failed, and that Cathelineau was mortally wounded. "What is it, Leigh?" "I am wounded in the shoulder.
"Let me see that will be, say two thousand five hundred from the Bocage." "Oh! more than that your reverence," said Chapeau, "you are not counting M. de Lescure's men, who have gone on with the flags or the men from Beauprieu who will follow M. d'Elbee, or the men from St. Florent, who will come down with Cathelineau." "I don't count Beauprieu, or Cholet or St.
"He is right, Henri," said de Lescure; "take my word, he is right. We will do it, my friend," and he put his hand on the postillion's shoulder. "We will be masters of Saumur, and you shall lead us there; we will help you to plant the King's standard on the citadel of the town." Cathelineau was still sitting, and he looked up into de Lescure's face with thankful admiration. "Ah!
In Cathelineau's division there were some few who understood the plan which had been decided on, and some others who knew that they should not move without orders, and they did what they could to prevent their companions from joining the rush made by M. de Lescure's party; but their efforts were nearly in vain.
But when on the following day the news came that Westermann's troops were burning villages, and slaying all who fell into their hands, and that Monsieur de Lescure's chateau had been burnt, fury and indignation again fired them and, that night, the greater part of them set out for Moulin. "I wonder what has become of our horses," Jean said, as he prepared to start.
"Not a word," said Henri. "What happened there? we hear nothing here till a week after it is known in the towns." They all left off what they were doing, and listened anxiously for M. de Lescure's tidings. "Good news, I trust," said the Cure, whose face showed a fearful degree of anxiety. "Good news, I trust in God; the men of St. Florent, I am sure, have not disgraced themselves."
Lescure at once agreed to accompany la Rochejaquelein to Bressuire; and the Marquis of Donnissan, Madame Lescure's father, arranged to follow them, as soon as he had seen his wife and daughter safely placed in the chateau of de la Boulais. Leigh Stansfield had ridden with Rochejaquelein during the march of the army to Vezins, and from there to Bressuire.
After having driven us across the Loire like wild geese, Lechelle will not doubt his power to drive us also from the streets of Laval." It was agreed among them that de Lescure's advice should be taken, and that none of the Vendeans should advance above a league on the road towards Antrames.
"My feelings, Sir, are as pure as your own!" said Denot. "If so," said Father Jerome, "you had better teach us all to think so, by taking care that your conduct is also as pure as M. de Lescure's." "Oh, Father Jerome, do not anger him," said Henri. "Come with me, Adolphe, and we will quietly talk over this; they don't exactly understand what you mean yet."
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