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They had just come back and reported that large bodies of men had been dimly made out who were slipping stealthily away in the direction of Meung. The generals were very much surprised, as any might tell from their faces. "It is a retreat," said Joan. "It has that look," said D'Alencon. "It certainly has," observed the Bastard and La Hire.
"It was not to be expected," said Louis de Bourbon, "but one can divine the purpose of it." "Yes," responded Joan. "Talbot has reflected. His rash brain has cooled. He thinks to take the bridge of Meung and escape to the other side of the river.
He then related the adventure of Meung, described the unknown gentleman with the greatest minuteness, and all with a warmth and truthfulness that delighted M. de Treville. "This is all very strange," said M. de Treville, after meditating a minute; "you mentioned my name, then, aloud?" "Yes, sir, I certainly committed that imprudence; but why should I have done otherwise?
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