"Rely upon me," he whispered to the old lady.

"I am in your interests.

I sent the mayor to warn you.

Distrust my colleague and look to me.

I can save every one of you." "But what is it all about ?" said Mademoiselle Goujet.
"A matter of life and death; you must know that," replied Corentin.
Madame d'Hauteserre fainted.