First, a word with you.

What are you going to do with those two prisoners ?" "Knock the men in the head, I told you," answered the leader.
"And the woman ?" "We are trying to settle who should have her--first." "It's a pity there's only one, still----" began another.
"I'll make a bargain with you, then," interrupted Marteau quickly, fingering his weapon while he spoke.

"Food and drink in plenty for you, the woman for me." "And what do you want of the woman ?" "Before I was a soldier I lived in Aumenier, I told you.

I served these people.

This woman is an aristocrat.