Chapter 12
SENTENCE OF DEATH. After parting with their companion, de Lescure and Henri were not long in reaching Durbellire; and on the road thither they also learnt that Santerre, and upwards of a hundred blue horsemen, were prisoners in the chteau, or in the barns, out-houses, or stables belonging to it; and that the whole place was crowded with peasants, guarding their captives. As they entered the chteau gates, they met Chapeau, who was at the bottom of the steps, waiting for them; and Henri immediately asked after his father. "Monseigneur is much fatigued," said Chapeau, "but apparently well; he is, however, still in bed." "And my sister?" said Henri. "Mademoiselle has of course been much fatigued, but she is well; she is with your father, M. Henri." "And tell me, Chapeau, is it true, is it
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