who accompanied him, threw out of the window those
who kept up the fire, called to his assistance the muske-
teers who were in the crowd, leaped himself from the
window of the first story into the Place, and plied his
sword so desperately that the victory was restored to the
archers, the prisoners were retaken, and Menneville
killed. When once recaptured, the condemned were ex-
ecuted in three minutes."

Fouquet, in spite of his self-command, could not pre-
vent a deep groan from escaping him.
" And this man, the proprietor of the house, what is
his name 1 " said the abbe.
" I cannot tell you, not having been able to get sight
of him ; my post had been assigned me in the garden,
and I remained at my post ; only, the affair was related
to me as I repeat it. I was ordered, when once the
thing was ended, to come at best speed and announce to
you how the affair turned out. According to this order,
I set out at full gallop, and here I am."

" Very well, Monsieur, we have nothing else to ask of
you," said the abbe, more and more dejected, in propor-
tion as the moment approached for finding himself alone
with his brother.
" Have you been paid ? " demanded Gourville.
" Partly, Monsieur," replied Danicamp.
" Here are twenty pistoles. Be off". Monsieur, and
never forget to defend, as'at this time, the true interests
of the king."

"Yes, Monsieur," said the man, bowing and pocketing
the money. After which he went out.
