She would have dried her tears, if necessary, to bid him "go." Moreover, what was not preferable to the agony of suspense which they had been enduring for hours?
Maurice had reached the door when the abbe stopped him.
"You must go to Montaignac," said he, "but it would be folly to disguise yourself.

You would certainly be recognized, and the saying: 'He who conceals himself is guilty,' will assuredly be applied to you.

You must go openly, with head erect, and you must even exaggerate the assurance of innocence.

Go straight to the Duc de Sairmeuse and the Marquis de Courtornieu.

I will accompany you; we will go in the carriage." Maurice seemed undecided.
"Obey these counsels, my son," said Mme.