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cried my comrade with a mocking laugh , `` it will be sufficient proof when one of Anjou 's troopers runs a sword through your heart ! '' Carnaton was about to reply when he was summoned to attend the Admiral , and we settled down to wait doggedly for the next piece of information . It was not long in coming . A messenger despatched by La Bonne returned a few minutes before three o'clock . His face was pale , and he had a frightened look which was far from reassuring . `` Well ? '' exclaimed La Bonne , `` what news ? ''