four
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Each one has bargained for the horse which suits him . Each one has offered a price , to which the vendor replies by another . I arrive , give to each twenty-five or thirty louis . Every one pays for his horse , has it saddled , mounts , slips into the holsters the pistols which he has in his belt , and , by a different route , arrives at a given place in the Bois de Vincennes at four o'clock . Then only I explain to them for what they are wanted . I again distribute money , put myself at the head of my squadron , and go to the work -- supposing that you and I agree on the conditions . '' `` Well , these conditions , captain , '' said D'Harmental , `` let us discuss them , and I think I have arranged so that you will be satisfied with what I have to offer you . ''