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Devanne . A moment later , that gentleman emerged from the house , descended the steps , and , under the canvas covers of the wagons , beheld his furniture , pictures and ornaments carefully packaged and arranged . When questioned , the sergeant produced an order that he had received from the officer of the day . By that order , the second company of the fourth battalion were commanded to proceed to the crossroads of Halleux in the forest of Arques , gather up the furniture and other articles deposited there , and deliver same to Monsieur Georges Devanne , owner of the Thibermesnil castle , at three o'clock . Signed : Col. Beauvel . `` At the crossroads , '' explained the sergeant , `` we found everything ready , lying on the grass , guarded by some passers-by . It seemed very strange , but the order was imperative . ''