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CHAPTER XII. — SENTENCE OF DEATH.
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After parting with their companion, de Lescure and Henri were not long in reaching Durbelli猫re; and on the road thither1 they also learnt that Santerre, and upwards2 of a hundred blue horsemen, were prisoners in the ch芒teau, or in the barns, out-houses, or stables belonging to it; and that the whole place was crowded with peasants, guarding their captives. As they entered the ch芒teau gates, they met Chapeau, who was at the bottom of the steps, waiting for them; and Henri immediately asked after his father.
“Monseigneur is much fatigued3,” said Chapeau, “but apparently4 well; he is, however, still in bed.”
“And my sister?” said Henri.
“Mademoiselle has of course been much fatigued, but she is well; she is with your father, M. Henri.”
“And tell me, Chapeau, is it true, is it really true that M. Denot brought the blues5 here, and that since he has been here he has treated my sister in the manner they describe?”
“It is true as gospel, M. Henri. I knew that this would be the worst of the whole affair to you. I knew you would sooner the ch芒teau should have been burnt than have heard this. We are only waiting for you and M. de Lescure, to hang him as a traitor6 from the big chestnut7 out on the road-side. You might have seen as you came in, that they have the ropes and everything ready.”
Henri shuddered8 as he followed his cousin into the house. The steps were crowded with his own followers9, who warmly welcomed him, and congratulated him on the safety of his father, his sister, and his property; but he said very little to them; he was thinking of the friend whom he had loved so well, who had so
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