The young one seemed frightened, but the elder was as calm and brave as if she feared nothing.

They were asked their names, and she said: "'I am Jeanne de St.Caux, and this is my sister Virginie.

We have committed no crime.' "Carrier himself was there, and he said: "'You are charged with being enemies of France, with being here in disguise, and with trying to leave France contrary to the laws against emigration, and with being in company with one who, under false pretenses, obtained admission to the Committee of Safety here, but who is an enemy and traitor to France.

What do you say ?' "'I do not deny that we were in disguise,' she said in her clear voice.

'Nor do I deny that we should have escaped if we could.