In a second Marteau was over him.
"If you open your mouth again, monsieur," he said fiercely, "I shall have to choose between gagging and killing you, and I incline to the latter.

And these other gentlemen may take notice.

You, what are you named ?" "Pierre Lebois, sir," answered the peasant.
"Can you fire a gun ?" "Give me a chance," answered the young fellow.

"I've got people dead, yonder, to avenge." The brigands had left the swords and pistols of the officers on chairs, tables and the floor.

There were eight pistols.