But yes; there is one thing I have not mentioned.

You are right.' She sighed so deeply that I caught the sound.
'It is,' I continued slowly, 'that you will permit me to remain at Cocheforet for a few days while the soldiers are here.

I am told that there are twenty men and two officers quartered in your house.

Your brother is away.

I ask to be permitted, Mademoiselle, to take his place for the time, and to be privileged to protect your sister and yourself from insult.