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Saint Bartholomew’s Eve

CHAPTER 20: The Tocsin
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"They may follow along the roof, when they cannot find us in any of the rooms; but they will have no clue as to which house we have entered." "I will remain here and wait for them," she said.
"Then, mademoiselle, you will sacrifice our lives, as well as your own; for assuredly we shall not leave you.

Thus far we have escaped and, if you will follow my directions, we may all escape together.
Still, if you wish it, we can die here together." "What is to be done ?" she asked, standing up.
Pierre handed Philip a bundle.
"I brought them down as I passed," he said.
"This is a disguise," Philip said, handing it to the girl.

"I pray you to put it on, at once.

We also have disguises, and will return in them, in a few minutes.".


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