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There was no immediate danger near, for Varicourt's voice had not yet uttered the cry of warning. But more fearful grew the noise outside. The crackle of musketry was more noticeable, and every now and then there seemed to be heavy strokes as if directed against the palace, sounding as if the people were attempting to force the iron gate of the front court.
The assailants, some of the boldest of whom had suffered from de Varicourt's sword, were astonished and daunted by the sight of another Bodyguard in the same place. "Canaille! we know how to die!" he cried, and stood ready to strike the first on-comer. "So do we!" cried the Admiral, and struck at him, but tripped and was pulled back.
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