The soldiers did not bestir themselves and the people maintained silence.

Was it too late?
Was it too soon?
The mysterious man of the Elysee had not foreseen the event of an insult to his name being thrown in the very face of the soldiers.

The soldiers had no orders.

They received them that evening.

This was seen on the morrow.
In another moment the regiment broke into a gallop, and the omnibus resumed its journey.