I do not see how that could possibly be done." "Would it be any use, do you think, were I to go to Danton or Robespierre and plead with them for their lives?
I would do that willingly if you think there would be the slightest chance of success." "It would be like a lamb going to plead with a wolf.

You would only attract attention to them." "Could you not get hold of one of these wretches and force him to sign an order for their release ?" Jeanne suggested.
"Eh!" Harry exclaimed in surprise.

"Jeanne, you have the best head of us all.

That idea never occurred to me.

Yes, that might be possible.