I was happy when you loved me." This gentle reproach affected the heart of the young girl, and her anger was effaced in a flood of tears.

She asked the queen's pardon, saying, "I did not know you, but I see that you are good." At this moment Santerre made his way through the crowd.

Easily moved, and sensitive though coarse, Santerre had roughness, impetuosity, and feelings easily affected.

The faubourgs opened before him and trembled at his voice.

He made an imperious sign for them to leave the apartment, and thrust these men and women by the shoulders towards the door in front of the _OEil de Boeuf_.