[Gutenberg 13979] • For The Admiral

Excerpt from For the Admiral

Better open. Warfare than this state Of things, monsieur. The peace is no peace: the king's troops are robbing and slaying as they please. Francois Of the mill told me a pretty tale of their doings to-day. But listen, I hear the beat of hoofs on the road below.

There are two horses, Jacques, and they approach very Slowly. My father does not usually ride like that.

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