'Move a hand and I kill you.

But you have still a choice.' 'Truly ?' he said, raising his eyebrows.
'Yes.

My orders are to take you to Paris alive or dead.

Give me your parole that you will make no attempt to escape, and you shall go thither at your ease and as a gentleman.

Refuse, and I shall disarm and bind you, and you go as a prisoner.' 'What force have you ?' he asked curtly.