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Max , as vice-president , will of course sit opposite , '' said Mignonnet . `` Oh ! the scoundrel will have Potel and Renard with him , '' said Carpentier . `` In spite of all that Issoudun now knows and says of his midnight maraudings , those two worthy officers , who have already been his seconds , remain faithful to him . '' `` You see how it all maps out , uncle , '' said Philippe . `` Therefore , sign no paper before the third of December ; the next day you shall be free , happy , and beloved by Flore , without having to coax for it . '' `` You do n't know him , Philippe , '' said the terrified old man .