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  1        I|      Sairmeuse, and tell my friend Lacheneur that the Duc de Sairmeuse
  2        I|          man, explain to my friend Lacheneur that the duke has ordered
  3        I|           worthy ex-mayor—Monsieur Lacheneur, in short.”~ ~Ah! he knew
  4        I|     remarked an old man; “Monsieur Lacheneur owns nearly all the Sairmeuse
  5        I|       Chupin. “Where does Monsieur Lacheneur live? In that beautiful
  6        I|          out.~ ~“Twenty years ago, Lacheneur was a poor devil like myself;
  7        I|     fallals. I think that Monsieur Lacheneur ought to be very well content,
  8        I|        delivered his message.~ ~M. Lacheneur staggered beneath the blow.
  9       II|           the path traversed by M. Lacheneur after Chupin had delivered
 10       II|           of his life.~ ~At twenty Lacheneur was only a poor ploughboy
 11       II|         servants were scattered.~ ~Lacheneur took up his residence in
 12       II|          clubs.~ ~For three months Lacheneur was the tyrant of Montaignac.~ ~
 13       II|           to have this amount, and Lacheneur possessed it, since he had
 14       II|           bowed low before Citoyen Lacheneur.~ ~Unlike most people, he
 15       II|   succeeded the Consulate, Citoyen Lacheneur became M. Lacheneur.~ ~Appointed
 16       II|        Citoyen Lacheneur became M. Lacheneur.~ ~Appointed mayor two years
 17       II|       known him in former days, M. Lacheneur had become unrecognizable.
 18       II|            their heads! But he, M. Lacheneur, had been wise enough to
 19       II|          gate closed?” demanded M. Lacheneur, with unwonted violence
 20       II|            tongue!” interrupted M. Lacheneur. “I dismiss you; you are
 21       II|         been interesting.~ ~But M. Lacheneur could not hear them. He
 22       II|       sound of this dear voice, M. Lacheneur trembled like a sleeper
 23       II|           and lawfully ours.”~ ~M. Lacheneur hesitated a moment before
 24       II|           place it in your charge, Lacheneur. I confide it to your honor
 25       II|        dead.”~ ~This scene that M. Lacheneur was relating rose vividly
 26       II|           can you forget it?”~ ~M. Lacheneur appeared almost ready to
 27       II|            made,” she repeated. M. Lacheneur wrung his hands.~ ~“Implacable!”
 28       II|           speaks, my father.”~ ~M. Lacheneur made the arm-chair in which
 29       II|            the neighborhood.”~ ~M. Lacheneur sank back in his arm-chair
 30       II|     hospitality of our cure.”~ ~M. Lacheneur rose, unable to conceal
 31      III|        hastened to France.~ ~Alas! Lacheneur judged the character of
 32      III|          Duc,” said she, “Monsieur Lacheneur and his daughter are without
 33       IV|             CHAPTER IV~ ~This name Lacheneur awakened no recollection
 34       IV|          de Sairmeuse repeated:~ ~“Lacheneur—Monsieur Lacheneur——”~ ~
 35       IV|    repeated:~ ~“Lacheneur—Monsieur Lacheneur——”~ ~But Martial, a closer
 36       IV|         duke, lightly.~ ~“Monsieur Lacheneur,” replied the priest, with
 37       IV|            to remark that Monsieur Lacheneur exercises a great influence
 38       IV|      impertinent response, when M. Lacheneur appeared, followed by his
 39       IV|         take a seat, dear Monsieur Lacheneur?” said he, with a politeness
 40       IV|        Monsieur le Duc,” continued Lacheneur, “I am an old servant of
 41       IV|            Oh, Monsieur le Duc!”~ ~Lacheneur shrugged his shoulders with
 42       IV|         for twenty years, Monsieur Lacheneur has played the part of lord
 43       IV|          she gave you this sum?”~ ~Lacheneur stood motionless and speechless.
 44       IV|         Marie-Anne, rather than M. Lacheneur, “to reassure you. All this
 45       IV|           father—”~ ~“Mademoiselle Lacheneur has no need of an advocate!”
 46       IV|           morning, went to warn M. Lacheneur of the duke’s arrival.~ ~“
 47        V|              At the same hour that Lacheneur presented himself at the
 48        V|          sent his son to inform M. Lacheneur.~ ~He had requested him
 49        V|             Only a word from Mlle. Lacheneur had sufficed to make him
 50        V|        join them, and addressed M. Lacheneur.~ ~“We are just going to
 51        V|           doubt it when one saw M. Lacheneur enter the drawing-room.~ ~
 52        V|           look and to listen to M. Lacheneur.~ ~He had recovered from
 53        V|           of what he was doing, M. Lacheneur threw his hat upon a chair,
 54        V|           in his eyes.~ ~To insult Lacheneur was to insult Marie-Anne—
 55        V|       without flinching.~ ~When M. Lacheneur had repeated the last words
 56        V|         persons are capable.”~ ~M. Lacheneur turned to his friend.~ ~“
 57        V|              And I, also, Monsieur Lacheneur,” she said, “desire to press
 58        V|           be our masters,” growled Lacheneur.~ ~By some strange fatality
 59        V|         hear the remark made by M. Lacheneur. Had they overheard and
 60        V|            judges in France.”~ ~M. Lacheneur shook his head.~ ~“The judges
 61        V|        This shall not be, Monsieur Lacheneur!” he exclaimed.~ ~“Oh——”~ ~“
 62       VI|       mothers were friends.~ ~Mme. Lacheneur had been reared like other
 63       VI|        refined nature.~ ~When Mme. Lacheneur died, Mme. d’Escorval mourned
 64       VI|          objection.~ ~So far as M. Lacheneur was concerned, he was delighted
 65       VI|         lips of the baron or of M. Lacheneur, there was a tacit agreement
 66       VI|     Monsieur,” he said, addressing Lacheneur, “for presenting my request
 67       VI|      demand it.”~ ~He turned to M. Lacheneur, and added:~ ~“My dear friend,
 68       VI|       gleam of pride flashed in M. Lacheneur’s eyes; but his face soon
 69       VI|            cannot be,” repeated M. Lacheneur; “and the day will come
 70       VI|       exclaimed the baroness.~ ~M. Lacheneur shook his head.~ ~“Monsieur
 71       VI|        mother was not mistaken. M. Lacheneur hesitated a moment; but
 72       VI|            both, M. d’Escorval and Lacheneur sprang out upon the terrace.~ ~
 73       VI|            the enemy,” muttered M. Lacheneur, in a tone which told how
 74       VI|        Chanlouineau!” exclaimed M. Lacheneur.~ ~“The owner of the vineyards
 75       VI|              said M. d’Escorval.~ ~Lacheneur leaned over the balustrade,
 76       VI|         head.~ ~“Come up,” shouted Lacheneur; “the baron wishes to speak
 77       VI|           this fighting?” demanded Lacheneur eagerly; “and with whom?”~ ~
 78       VI|           never steal again.”~ ~M. Lacheneur was confounded.~ ~“Tell
 79       VI|  presbytery, between you, Monsieur Lacheneur, and the duke, he came and
 80       VI|           only one thing,” said M. Lacheneur; “that is, to tell us how
 81       VI|            would be terrible.~ ~M. Lacheneur had risen from his chair.~ ~“
 82      VII|        group to group.~ ~“Monsieur Lacheneur has given up Sairmeuse,”
 83      VII|    land-owner in the village.~ ~If Lacheneur, this man who was so powerful
 84      VII|            the deeds handed him by Lacheneur had shown him that Sairmeuse
 85      VII|         which had been occupied by Lacheneur, “like Louis XVIII.,” he
 86      VII|          de Courtornieu—Marie-Anne Lacheneur.~ ~
 87     VIII|       another party—the will of M. Lacheneur.~ ~The remainder of the
 88     VIII|           am betrothed to Monsieur Lacheneur’s daughter; the affair is
 89     VIII|            Why so?”~ ~“If Monsieur Lacheneur is ruined, as they say——”~ ~
 90     VIII|       heartily.~ ~“Ruined—Monsieur Lacheneur!” they exclaimed in chorus. “
 91     VIII|             indignantly. “Monsieur Lacheneur left Sairmeuse as poor as
 92       IX|       fully realized the horror of Lacheneur’s position. Suddenly precipitated
 93       IX|     Chanlouineau at Escorval by M. Lacheneur on the preceding evening,
 94       IX|      supposed.~ ~But why should M. Lacheneur give his daughter to an
 95       IX|        succeeded each other, or M. Lacheneur’s secrets, or Marie-Anne’
 96        X|        himself the immense service Lacheneur had rendered him in restoring
 97        X|           had poisoned his life.~ ~Lacheneur had just placed the Duc
 98        X|        From this trying situation, Lacheneur had rescued the duke.~ ~
 99        X|        infancy crowded upon him.~ ~Lacheneur had respected everything.
100        X|      Marquis,” he exclaimed, “this Lacheneur was not such a rascal as
101        X|          promptly. “He forgot that Lacheneur has trebled the value of
102        X|            me to do so, I will see Lacheneur myself, and arrange the
103        X|            their widest extent.~ ~“Lacheneur’s pride!” he murmured. “
104        X|            to the cottage which M. Lacheneur now occupied.~ ~“Follow
105       XI|            house to which Monsieur Lacheneur has retired.”~ ~“Ah!”~ ~“
106       XI|         relations between Monsieur Lacheneur and Monsieur de Sairmeuse
107       XI|           me to hope that Monsieur Lacheneur will be less severe than
108       XI|          daughter of that “rascal” Lacheneur whom he was addressing.~ ~
109       XI|            in Montaignac, Monsieur Lacheneur’s enemies succeeded in prejudicing
110       XI|            I did honor to Monsieur Lacheneur’s heroism. Hearing of our
111       XI|      Marquis, go and find Monsieur Lacheneur, and obtain his forgiveness.’”~ ~
112       XI|            you can induce Monsieur Lacheneur to accept the reparation
113       XI|            you owe to Mademoiselle Lacheneur. We shall meet again, I
114       XI|     yourself the judge of Monsieur Lacheneur’s honor, and take it upon
115       XI|       because I know that Monsieur Lacheneur will accept nothing from
116       XI|        honor of asking of Monsieur Lacheneur the hand of his daughter——”~ ~“
117       XI|           alarm and surprise.~ ~M. Lacheneur stood before them, and by
118       XI|            refused it,” resumed M. Lacheneur, “and I do not believe that
119       XI|           perhaps twenty paces, M. Lacheneur, with folded arms, confronted
120       XI|          to excuse himself, but M. Lacheneur interrupted him.~ ~“Enough!
121       XI|           in despair. How could M. Lacheneur suppose them guilty of such
122       XI|            de Sairmeuse held at M. Lacheneur’s disposal any amount which
123       XI|        francs, even more.~ ~But M. Lacheneur did not appear to be dazzled
124       XI|              he declared.~ ~But M. Lacheneur shrugged his shoulders.~ ~“
125      XII|          after his proposals to M. Lacheneur.~ ~At the risk of losing
126      XII|            with evident horror, M. Lacheneur had received, with even
127      XII|           interviews with Monsieur Lacheneur in effecting a formal transfer
128      XII|       rival rudely dismissed by M. Lacheneur; and yet the anger of the
129      XII|      neighborhood in regard to the Lacheneur affair. Why did he choose
130      XII|          According to this report, Lacheneur—he no longer said “monsieur”—
131      XII|               How! is Mademoiselle Lacheneur to be married?”~ ~“Yes,
132      XII|         from Chanlouineau and from Lacheneur that the wedding would take
133      XII|          it became evident that M. Lacheneur’s conduct concealed some
134      XII|           too forcibly of Monsieur Lacheneur. It seems to me that I am
135      XII|           if I were in your place. Lacheneur has surrendered Sairmeuse.
136     XIII|     necessary, he will even invite Lacheneur and Marie-Anne to his table.”~ ~
137     XIII|           in love with that little Lacheneur?”~ ~Martial could not repress
138     XIII|     entirely unnecessary. If Mlle. Lacheneur had made him forget Mlle.
139     XIII|            I was lonely—Marie-Anne Lacheneur.”~ ~Accustomed from his
140     XIII|        father will always preserve Lacheneur from anything of that kind.”~ ~“
141     XIII|    everything that concerned Mlle. Lacheneur.~ ~“And do you believe that
142     XIII|           she had placed it, Mlle. Lacheneur’s letter and read:~ ~“‘My
143     XIII|    realized. It was, indeed, Mlle. Lacheneur who was awaiting her in
144       XV|           When, in obedience to M. Lacheneur’s imperative order, he left
145       XV|     received from the marquis, and Lacheneur’s feigned anger were mingled
146       XV|      despairing gesture. “Monsieur Lacheneur has refused the hand of
147       XV|           not mistaken in Monsieur Lacheneur’s tone when he said to you: ‘
148       XV|         him, he added: “I will see Lacheneur to-morrow; this mystery
149      XVI|         XVI~ ~The cottage where M. Lacheneur had taken refuge was situated
150      XVI|     sterility of the soil had cost Lacheneur’s deceased aunt almost unlimited
151      XVI|           did not strike him then. Lacheneur’s house absorbed all his
152      XVI|           us combat them together. Lacheneur knows how devotedly I am
153      XVI|   communicating door opened and M. Lacheneur appeared upon the threshold.~ ~
154      XVI|        come, my dear friend.”~ ~M. Lacheneur looked suspiciously, first
155      XVI|         son, Jean, Monsieur,” said Lacheneur. “He has changed since you
156      XVI|           since the baron had seen Lacheneur’s son.~ ~How time flies!
157      XVI|      evidently out of temper.~ ~M. Lacheneur resumed:~ ~“Having no longer
158      XVI|          made repeated signs to M. Lacheneur to be silent.~ ~Either he
159      XVI|      thousand francs!” repeated M. Lacheneur. “I had them a fortnight
160      XVI|         his son.” These words from Lacheneur’s lips astonished the baron.~ ~
161      XVI|            astonished the baron.~ ~Lacheneur perceived it, and it was
162      XVI|             Was it impossible that Lacheneur, in spite of his indignation,
163      XVI|      saying too little,” continued Lacheneur. “He has shown us the most
164      XVI|        Like all passionate men, M. Lacheneur overdid his part. This last
165      XVI|       livid. “It is decided,” said Lacheneur, with an air of the lost
166      XVI|          lasted quite long enough, Lacheneur began arranging the little
167      XVI|           he said, brusquely.~ ~M. Lacheneur turned.~ ~“I am very busy,”
168      XVI|         can see you in private.”~ ~Lacheneur saw plainly that it would
169      XVI|            had closed behind them, Lacheneur said:~ ~“I know very well,
170      XVI|          You, Monsieur!” exclaimed Lacheneur, in tones of the most lively
171      XVI|        doubt. M. d’Escorval seized Lacheneur’s hands, and almost crushing
172      XVI|          fall and crush him?”~ ~M. Lacheneur cast a withering glance
173      XVI|            comes here?” he said to Lacheneur.~ ~“Almost every day—not
174      XVI|           are addressed to you!”~ ~Lacheneur’s eye did not waver.~ ~“
175      XVI|        heavier blow.~ ~“Take care, Lacheneur,” he said, sternly. “Think
176      XVI|     playing.”~ ~This was too much. Lacheneur could restrain his furious
177      XVI|            your accomplice?”~ ~But Lacheneur, with a sudden movement,
178      XVI|            injuring themselves.”~ ~Lacheneur, this time, spoke the truth.
179      XVI|      avowal you have just made?”~ ~Lacheneur saw the snare; he regained
180      XVI|       folly of further discussion. Lacheneur understood this only too
181      XVI|        lively conversation with M. Lacheneur, telling him that the articles
182     XVII|           in the habit of going to Lacheneur’s house every day.~ ~What
183     XVII|         could command a view of M. Lacheneur’s house.~ ~It chanced to
184     XVII|           clothing belonging to M. Lacheneur were coming. This noise
185     XVII|         out, and after him came M. Lacheneur, Jean, Chanlouineau, and
186     XVII|        stationed herself, from the Lacheneur cottage.~ ~It required a
187     XVII|       veritable mountain.”~ ~Mlle. Lacheneur said not a word. She was
188     XVII|            face with her father.~ ~Lacheneur’s face was whiter than his
189     XVII|           this astonish you?” said Lacheneur, coldly. “Have you not expected
190     XVII|         everything but that.”~ ~M. Lacheneur made no reply. Marie-Anne’
191     XVII|        when he was quite sure that Lacheneur, his son, and Chanlouineau
192    XVIII|          only be to visit Monsieur Lacheneur—-then he has not relinquished
193    XVIII|        that denial was useless.~ ~“Lacheneur is deaf to my remonstrances
194    XVIII|          even more inflexible than Lacheneur.”~ ~“They reject me, and
195    XVIII|           is evident that Monsieur Lacheneur has lost his reason!” exclaimed
196    XVIII|    suspicions. It is possible that Lacheneur, listening to the voice
197    XVIII|         would not explain Monsieur Lacheneur’s obstinate rejection of
198    XVIII|            through Marie-Anne that Lacheneur exerts such an influence
199    XVIII|        exactly the opposite.~ ~“If Lacheneur is organizing a conspiracy,”
200    XVIII|        started for the abode of M. Lacheneur. On reaching the little
201    XVIII|           stood there, he saw Jean Lacheneur and Chanlouineau leave the
202    XVIII|         was therefore sure that M. Lacheneur and Marie-Anne were alone
203    XVIII|         Monsieur d’Escorval,” said Lacheneur, rudely.~ ~Maurice smiled,
204    XVIII|         among his followers.”~ ~M. Lacheneur was terribly agitated.~ ~“
205    XVIII|         request, Maurice,” said M. Lacheneur, “in less than three days
206    XVIII|         resigned to anything.~ ~M. Lacheneur was greatly moved.~ ~“At
207    XVIII|          one of us, then,” said M. Lacheneur, sternly; “but do not forget
208    XVIII|         joy.~ ~“Now,” continued M. Lacheneur, “I must tell you my hopes,
209    XVIII|            My cause—here it is!”~ ~Lacheneur turned away. Perhaps he
210    XVIII|         care of this matter.”~ ~M. Lacheneur paused and reflected for
211      XIX|         Sairmeuse had seen leaving Lacheneur’s house.~ ~Martial was not
212      XIX|            taken to deceive him.~ ~Lacheneur’s formal courtesy and politeness
213      XIX|          the deep gratitude of the Lacheneur family; for M. Lacheneur
214      XIX|           Lacheneur family; for M. Lacheneur had received the legacy
215      XIX|            a week he did not go to Lacheneur’s house.~ ~His father concluded
216      XIX|            the next day he went to Lacheneur’s house.~ ~In the warmth
217      XIX|            the enemy’s camp,” said Lacheneur. “The Marquis de Sairmeuse
218      XIX|       Sometimes they were alone.~ ~Lacheneur, Chanlouineau, and Jean
219      XIX|         prospering so well that M. Lacheneur had purchased a horse in
220      XIX|           the house to speak to M. Lacheneur. There was an interminable
221      XIX|            He offered to assist M. Lacheneur in making up his accounts;
222      XIX|         tells me you are always at Lacheneur’s. When will you recover
223      XIX|           Marie-Anne had become M. Lacheneur’s most intrepid auxiliaries.
224      XIX|            absolutely certain that Lacheneur had, to use the baron’s
225      XIX|       distance from them.~ ~Before Lacheneur’s house stood a group of
226      XIX|            a dozen persons, and M. Lacheneur was speaking and gesticulating
227      XIX|          country was responding to Lacheneur’s signal.~ ~
228       XX|       leaders of the movement?”~ ~“Lacheneur, Abbe Midon, Chanlouineau,
229       XX|          truth,” he insisted. “Ah! Lacheneur’s daughter is a regular
230      XXI|            to foresee, disarranged Lacheneur’s plans.~ ~Standing beside
231      XXI|          beside his burning house, Lacheneur counted the signal fires
232      XXI|             Abbe Midon!” exclaimed Lacheneur, in profound astonishment; “
233      XXI|             Hatred has crazed you, Lacheneur!”~ ~“You know nothing of
234      XXI|        matter to you?” interrupted Lacheneur, violently.~ ~But M. d’Escorval
235      XXI|           the Duc de Sairmeuse.”~ ~Lacheneur struggled to free himself
236      XXI|           murmurs were heard among Lacheneur’s followers.~ ~“But all
237      XXI|          has been warned of it?”~ ~Lacheneur shrugged his shoulders.~ ~“
238      XXI|         baron.~ ~“You will not go, Lacheneur,” he said. “You will not
239      XXI|    expression of horror contracted Lacheneur’s features. It was evident
240      XXI|    exclaimed with a fierce oath.~ ~Lacheneur started as if he had been
241      XXI|            to the horse’s head.~ ~“Lacheneur,” cried the priest, “beware!
242      XXI|          Your voice, which touched Lacheneur, will touch the heart of
243     XXII|    striking the hour of eight when Lacheneur and his little band of followers
244     XXII|        wished her father to compel Lacheneur to leave the country. This
245     XXII|          It was not a wedding, but Lacheneur’s little band, which had
246     XXII|      number of about five hundred. Lacheneur should have been at the
247     XXII|         the centre of the band, M. Lacheneur felt his hair turning white
248     XXII|      Empire, understood and shared Lacheneur’s despair. They knew the
249     XXII|           obligation to Marie-Anne Lacheneur.~ ~“Very well,” said she, “
250     XXII|        order had disappeared.~ ~M. Lacheneur could have wept with rage.
251     XXII|                What has happened?” Lacheneur cried, in alarm.~ ~“All
252     XXII|     dragged him to the citadel.”~ ~Lacheneur was overwhelmed; the abbe’
253     XXII|          was only too correct; and Lacheneur knew it even better than
254     XXII|           cause is not lost,” said Lacheneur, with a threatening gesture. “
255     XXII|           who had hastened to warn Lacheneur of the disaster at Montaignac,
256     XXII|         against Montaignac without Lacheneur, and that, immediately.~ ~
257     XXII|            They were in advance of Lacheneur. They thought they had arrived
258     XXII|           the recognized leader in Lacheneur’s absence. “If death is
259    XXIII|           death-wound—this man was Lacheneur.~ ~He had reached the Croix
260    XXIII|        butchery, but combat, no.~ ~Lacheneur understood it all; and he
261    XXIII|         and the abbe.~ ~At last M. Lacheneur saw the fugitives approaching
262    XXIII|    conspirators gathered around M. Lacheneur. In the little crowd was
263    XXIII|            this little party.~ ~M. Lacheneur and his friends were trying
264    XXIII|            fault, nor was it hers. Lacheneur was a bad father. There
265    XXIII|            I am to die, as well as Lacheneur, someone must care for Marie-Anne.
266    XXIII|            quick—take Mademoiselle Lacheneur. Now, Maurice, in your turn!”~ ~
267    XXIII|        gleaming in the sunlight.~ ~Lacheneur, who had remained in the
268    XXIII|         moment of confusion.~ ~But Lacheneur’s horse, its chest cut open
269    XXIII|            conspiracy organized by Lacheneur——”~ ~“What! is it Lacheneur—”~ ~“
270    XXIII|        Lacheneur——”~ ~“What! is it Lacheneur—”~ ~“Who is at the head
271    XXIII|       think of resenting it.~ ~“If Lacheneur has been captured,” he thought; “
272     XXIV|          Reche, to the house of M. Lacheneur.~ ~The silence, on his part,
273     XXIV|          it must be confessed that Lacheneur had not hesitated to utter
274     XXIV|            did not recognize Mlle. Lacheneur in the masculine habiliments
275     XXIV|          the sofa.~ ~“Mademoiselle Lacheneur!” she faltered, “here in
276     XXIV|       conspiracy of which Monsieur Lacheneur was the guiding spirit;
277     XXIV|        must have seen Mademoiselle Lacheneur. We are going to find a
278      XXV|           house in which the elder Lacheneur~ ~shall be found will be
279      XXV|            the body of the elder~ ~Lacheneur, dead or alive, will receive
280      XXV|      re-entered their carriage.~ ~“Lacheneur is lost if this man discovers
281      XXV|          faint from loss of blood, Lacheneur has had only strength to
282      XXV|           Laugeron, that friend of Lacheneur, who had been the first
283      XXV|          nothing had been heard of Lacheneur, or of his son Jean; thus
284      XXV|          soldier who had spoken to Lacheneur.~ ~“Naturally,” pursued
285      XXV|        marquis declared that since Lacheneur, the prime mover, and his
286    XXVII|           The others were Monsieur Lacheneur, his son Jean, and the Marquis
287    XXVII|      instigator of this revolt—not Lacheneur, but an individual seated
288    XXVII|           Monsieur d’Escorval that Lacheneur hastened after he had, much
289    XXVII|          Duc’s ancestors. Monsieur Lacheneur met Chanlouineau there,
290    XXVII|            insurrection.”~ ~“I was Lacheneur’s friend,” said the baron; “
291    XXVII|          was always prowling about Lacheneur’s house.”~ ~“That is false,”
292    XXVII|            the conferences held at Lacheneur’s house. The proof of this
293    XXVII|            continued Chupin, “when Lacheneur set fire to his house to
294    XXVII|            general rendezvous?”~ ~“Lacheneur had just informed me.”~ ~“
295    XXVII|          untrue. You did not leave Lacheneur, you accompanied him.”~ ~“
296   XXVIII|        officer.~ ~“Is Mademoiselle Lacheneur here?” he demanded.~ ~Marie-Anne
297   XXVIII|           of the rebellion—of that Lacheneur who had succeeded in making
298   XXVIII|    anything, even to deliver up M. Lacheneur.~ ~To capture Lacheneur!
299   XXVIII|            Lacheneur.~ ~To capture Lacheneur! Such a prospect had powerful
300   XXVIII|          declared that Marie-Anne, Lacheneur’s daughter, knew her father’
301   XXVIII|           exchange for the life of Lacheneur.~ ~A soldier, who chanced
302   XXVIII|            the horrible fate which Lacheneur had brought upon him, and
303     XXIX|          The prospect of capturing Lacheneur, the chief conspirator,
304     XXIX|          guard told him that Mlle. Lacheneur had already passed out.
305     XXIX|          to tell you that Monsieur Lacheneur is safe and well, except
306     XXIX|           the daughter of Monsieur Lacheneur,” said Marie-Anne, addressing
307     XXIX|            produced this visit:~ ~“Lacheneur has been arrested!” he exclaimed, “
308     XXIX|         daughter of that scoundrel Lacheneur!” said he, with an air of
309     XXIX|          tolerate.~ ~“Mademoiselle Lacheneur is not my mistress,” he
310     XXIX|        think, sir, if Mademoiselle Lacheneur had any doubts of the value
311      XXX|            visit from Mademoiselle Lacheneur, that was the time you should
312      XXX|        Simply to give Mademoiselle Lacheneur a letter of mine, so compromising
313      XXX|          he groaned.~ ~“Marie-Anne Lacheneur gave it to Abbe Midon, who
314     XXXI|       person who should deliver up Lacheneur, dead or alive.~ ~“Twenty
315     XXXI|            Ah! if I could discover Lacheneur; even if he were dead and
316     XXXI|          in Montaignac was that M. Lacheneur’s horse was killed at the
317     XXXI|            But no one knew whether Lacheneur himself had been wounded,
318     XXXI|         there he heard the name of Lacheneur uttered in low tones near
319     XXXI|           Montaignac to give Mlle. Lacheneur news of her father.~ ~He
320     XXXI|      indiscretion. In his opinion, Lacheneur had, ere this, crossed the
321     XXXI|       trace these lines:~ ~“I know Lacheneur’s retreat, and beg monseigneur
322     XXXI|         him——”~ ~Then he saw Mlle. Lacheneur, and suddenly checked himself.~ ~
323     XXXI|        truth to escape him, and M. Lacheneur might have been saved.~ ~
324     XXXI|       might have been saved.~ ~But Lacheneur was one of those unfortunate
325     XXXI|       Buried beneath his horse, M. Lacheneur had lost consciousness.~ ~
326     XXXI|       fifteen paces from the road, Lacheneur recognized several of the
327     XXXI|         uttered fell distinctly on Lacheneur’s ears.~ ~It said:~ ~“This
328     XXXI|        deliver up the man known as Lacheneur, dead or alive. Dead or
329     XXXI|          in gold.”~ ~With a bound, Lacheneur had risen, wild with despair
330     XXXI|      authorities and say: “Here is Lacheneur’s body—give me the reward!”~ ~
331     XXXI|            thousand pistoles? I am Lacheneur.”~ ~They paused when they
332     XXXI|           they recognized him, and Lacheneur saw that they were two of
333     XXXI|           at an appointed place.~ ~Lacheneur extended his hand to them.~ ~“
334     XXXI|          You deceived us, Monsieur Lacheneur.”~ ~He dared not protest,
335     XXXI|      questioned by his companions, Lacheneur, exhausted both in mind
336     XXXI|         they ordered supper.~ ~But Lacheneur, weak from loss of blood,
337     XXXI|           since their meeting with Lacheneur that his companions had
338     XXXI|     believed that by delivering up Lacheneur to the authorities, they
339     XXXI|            the life and liberty of Lacheneur did not seem to them a culpable
340     XXXI|         which had been promised to Lacheneur’s captor.~ ~When he heard
341     XXXI|        violently on going out that Lacheneur was awakened by the noise.
342     XXXI|      yourself—you are betrayed!”~ ~Lacheneur rushed back into the other
343     XXXI|         has gone to betray you.”~ ~Lacheneur understood it all now! And
344     XXXI|     powerful in every human heart, Lacheneur stepped out upon the threshold.~ ~
345     XXXI|    movement Balstain’s wife pushed Lacheneur out, and turning him as
346     XXXI|            his terrible exertions, Lacheneur was not a league from the
347     XXXI|           with the descriptions of Lacheneur, which had been scattered
348     XXXI|      thousand francs,” she said.~ ~Lacheneur trembled.~ ~“Yes, I am Lacheneur,”
349     XXXI|   Lacheneur trembled.~ ~“Yes, I am Lacheneur,” he replied, after a moment’
350     XXXI|         moment’s hesitation; “I am Lacheneur. Betray me, if you will,
351     XXXI|         levelled to the ground?”~ ~Lacheneur rose with a shudder.~ ~He
352     XXXI|         you are,” he was saying to Lacheneur, “you will be in no condition
353     XXXI|              Quicker than thought, Lacheneur and the peasant sprang to
354     XXXI|       little shepherd-boy, whom M. Lacheneur had questioned, had decided
355     XXXI|          the piece of silver which Lacheneur had given him.~ ~“One more
356     XXXI|               He turned quickly to Lacheneur.~ ~“Come, sir,” said he, “
357     XXXI|              And your wife?” asked Lacheneur.~ ~The honest mountaineer
358     XXXI|               She will join us.”~ ~Lacheneur took his friend’s hand and
359     XXXI|            more and more distinct. Lacheneur straightened himself up,
360     XXXI|      strong, ringing voice. “It is Lacheneur you are seeking, is it not?
361     XXXI|        hide behind the soldiers.~ ~Lacheneur walked straight to him.~ ~“
362     XXXI|         was.~ ~“So be it,” said M. Lacheneur. “You will receive the price
363     XXXI|        services.”~ ~They had bound Lacheneur’s hands, and the party were
364     XXXI|       Twilight was falling, but M. Lacheneur recognized Balstain.~ ~“
365     XXXI|         bell was striking two when Lacheneur was brought into the citadel.~ ~
366    XXXII|            who, after seeing Mlle. Lacheneur leave the prison, came to
367    XXXII|        lanterns, he thought he saw Lacheneur, as pale as a ghost, pass
368    XXXII|            led by some soldiers.~ ~Lacheneur! Could this be possible?
369    XXXII|        little, by informing him of Lacheneur’s arrest; but he knew this
370    XXXII|         The man who has discovered Lacheneur will know how to find this
371   XXXIII|    inconceivable arrogance of that Lacheneur girl, and the frightful
372   XXXIII|    Courtornieu and the daughter of Lacheneur.~ ~Captivated at first by
373   XXXIII|       half-past two o’clock, after Lacheneur had been placed in his cell,
374   XXXIII|          had received the price of Lacheneur’s blood—the twenty thousand
375   XXXIII|         told me that, by betraying Lacheneur, I should be doing my duty
376   XXXIII|         Chanlouineau had occupied, Lacheneur had fallen into a state
377   XXXIII|        before the court for trial, Lacheneur was calm and dignified in
378    XXXIV|      spreading such a report, with Lacheneur’s execution fresh in the
379    XXXIV|   exclamation of surprise.~ ~“Jean Lacheneur!” he exclaimed; “imprudent
380    XXXIV|        Martial, still holding Jean Lacheneur by the arm, was leaving
381     XXXV|           was formerly in Monsieur Lacheneur’s employ. With the assistance
382     XXXV|           d’Escorval. Mademoiselle Lacheneur will accompany you; Maurice
383     XXXV|           man,” he added, “is Jean Lacheneur, the son of my former employer.”
384     XXXV|           a small loft, where Jean Lacheneur was already installed.~ ~
385     XXXV|            and it was evident that Lacheneur’s hopes had not been without
386     XXXV|         Escorval’s flight or of M. Lacheneur’s arrest.~ ~But he was well
387    XXXVI|          your name to Mademoiselle Lacheneur.”~ ~“Ah! sir,” Maurice exclaimed; “
388    XXXVI|  indissolubly united, Mademoiselle Lacheneur and you, that the court
389    XXXVI|       mules, and you, Mademoiselle Lacheneur and your old friend, the
390    XXXVI|         Escorval and of Marie-Anne Lacheneur, and after inscribing their
391    XXXVI|            and read:~ ~“Yesterday, Lacheneur, the leader of the revolt
392    XXXVI|     arrested at the same time that Lacheneur was captured.~ ~“Yes, let
393   XXXVII|         tremble with anxiety. Jean Lacheneur, more fortunate, was on
394   XXXVII|     Monsieur Maurice, Mademoiselle Lacheneur and the old corporal have
395   XXXVII|          death; he had heard of M. Lacheneur’s execution; he had not
396   XXXVII|           this very night.”~ ~Jean Lacheneur, who had witnessed this
397   XXXVII|           to the influence of Jean Lacheneur’s furious hatred. As soon
398   XXXVII|       written and confided to Jean Lacheneur.~ ~
399  XXXVIII|           truth, was all that Jean Lacheneur hoped to do.~ ~As for believing
400  XXXVIII|          Martial again seized Jean Lacheneur’s arm.~ ~“Now,” said he, “
401  XXXVIII|          taking me?” inquired Jean Lacheneur.~ ~Martial, who had already
402  XXXVIII|          had once belonged to Jean Lacheneur; and nothing had been changed.
403  XXXVIII|           long avenue.~ ~Then Jean Lacheneur suddenly paused.~ ~“To come
404  XXXVIII|            us proceed!”~ ~But Jean Lacheneur did not move.~ ~“What you
405  XXXVIII|             he said, sadly.~ ~Jean Lacheneur was silent—another insult.~ ~“
406  XXXVIII|          will.”~ ~Anyone save Jean Lacheneur would have been touched
407  XXXVIII|            Martial, gently.~ ~Jean Lacheneur made a gesture terrible
408  XXXVIII|           Sairmeuse, think of Jean Lacheneur. My hand will be in it.”~ ~
409  XXXVIII|          spot had been the site of Lacheneur’s house. The four walls
410  XXXVIII|    contained the swords which Jean Lacheneur had gone to Montaignac during
411  XXXVIII|           he, gently, “or Monsieur Lacheneur here has told you nothing.”~ ~“
412  XXXVIII|           presence of Mademoiselle Lacheneur. You said to me on that
413    XXXIX|      Martial disappeared with Jean Lacheneur, the guests stood as motionless
414    XXXIX|            the son of that rascal, Lacheneur?”~ ~“I believe so.”~ ~“It
415      XLI|          hours since Maurice, Jean Lacheneur and Bavois left the house,
416      XLI|       severity, Maurice’s and Jean Lacheneur’s frightful imprudence had
417      XLI|             if that were possible, Lacheneur’s conspiracy, and the abominable
418      XLI|          allusion was made to Jean Lacheneur, so it was supposed that
419      XLI|         the diligence.~ ~“Monsieur Lacheneur’s daughter has returned!”~ ~
420     XLII|           proportions, represented Lacheneur as a fool, and his followers
421     XLII|   continued. “No, it was certainly Lacheneur who confronted me. I am
422     XLII| executioner upon my shoulder, when Lacheneur took me into his house.
423     XLII|           marquis had not pardoned Lacheneur.~ ~Mme. Blanche alone retained
424     XLII|            You mean that scoundrel Lacheneur’s daughter, do you not?
425     XLII|           turned pale. It was Jean Lacheneur who had fired at the marquis
426     XLII|          Balstain and against Jean Lacheneur. On the other hand, no one
427    XLIII|      comments.~ ~“Here is Monsieur Lacheneur’s daughter with an income
428    XLIII|           Her sufferings, and Jean Lacheneur’s attempt upon her father’
429    XLIII|            she murmured. “Ah! Jean Lacheneur’s revenge is far more terrible
430    XLIII|     growled. “I supposed that Jean Lacheneur would go and live at the
431     XLIV|           terror when one saw Jean Lacheneur. His clothing was literally
432     XLIV|     fleeting crimson suffused Jean Lacheneur’s cheek; he hesitated for
433     XLIV|            nothing could move Jean Lacheneur, or divert him from his
434     XLIV|        mistake the meaning of Jean Lacheneur’s words. His threats were
435     XLIV|   insensible to such prayers. Jean Lacheneur’s heart swelled almost to
436      XLV|            Au revoir, Mademoiselle Lacheneur.”~ ~“Au revoir, Poignot.”~ ~
437     XLVI|    continual feasting. Remorse for Lacheneur’s betrayal had ceased to
438     XLVI|          over with me; but listen; Lacheneur’s daughter has just been
439     XLVI|         had concealed the price of Lacheneur’s blood.~ ~
440    XLVII|            trip, “and Mademoiselle Lacheneur bids the baron bring a good
441    XLVII|             Jean!” he cried, “Jean Lacheneur!”~ ~With a bound the young
442    XLVII|    Sairmeuse became convinced that Lacheneur’s daughter would never be
443    XLVII|           assassinated here,” said Lacheneur; “and it happened last night,
444    XLVII|          promptings of anger, Jean Lacheneur would certainly have attempted
445    XLVII|            his clinched fist, Jean Lacheneur made the table beside him
446    XLVII|          the sleeve.~ ~It was Jean Lacheneur, and he drew the priest
447    XLVII|         sight of the visitor, Jean Lacheneur uttered the frightful howl
448    XLVII|           bringing to Mademoiselle Lacheneur. It contains first a safe-conduct
449   XLVIII|            the house of Marie-Anne Lacheneur, and taken advantage of
450     XLIX|           inscribed:~ ~“Marie-Anne Lacheneur, died at the age of twenty.
451     XLIX|     already upon the fatal list!~ ~Lacheneur, beheaded.~ ~Chanlouineau,
452     XLIX|            The following week Jean Lacheneur left the neighborhood.~ ~
453     XLIX|          it became known that Jean Lacheneur had formed an engagement
454        L|        peasant who had warned Jean Lacheneur seemed decisive.~ ~The motive
455        L|           tranquil in mind while a Lacheneur was left upon earth.~ ~So
456      LII|         the murder of Mademoiselle Lacheneur; and you threaten to denounce
457      LII|          de Courtornieu——”~ ~“Jean Lacheneur!”~ ~Martial gravely bowed
458      LII|             Who knows but, in Jean Lacheneur’s place, I should have done
459      LII|            resumed:~ ~“I know Jean Lacheneur. I alone can fathom his
460      LII|         our house, it will be Jean Lacheneur’s work.”~ ~Aunt Medea and
461      LII|         The mere sound of the name Lacheneur made her shrink with terror.
462      LII|      herself of the idea that Jean Lacheneur suspected her guilt, and
463     LIII|          The blood of the betrayed Lacheneur was visited upon the heads
464     LIII|            dared not utter.~ ~Jean Lacheneur, Marie-Anne’s brother.~ ~
465     LIII|           is near,” she murmured. “Lacheneur is coming!”~ ~The duchess
466     LIII|          at Sairmeuse a week, Jean Lacheneur tarried there a month; and
467     LIII|          an enviable reputation.~ ~Lacheneur questioned the widow and
468     LIII|          de Sairmeuse, in short.~ ~Lacheneur uttered such a terrible
469     LIII|      Chupin knew how to write, and Lacheneur dictated this letter:~ ~“
470      LIV|        occurred to him.~ ~“If Jean Lacheneur is still alive,” he thought, “
471      LIV|          wished to see.~ ~But Jean Lacheneur was in Russia at that epoch.
472      LIV|  recognized him.~ ~For it was Jean Lacheneur.~ ~Since addressing that
473      LIV|            her husband.~ ~For Jean Lacheneur had decided upon his course.
474      LIV|           will not go in,” thought Lacheneur, whose heart throbbed wildly
475      LIV| marriage-certificate of Marie-Anne Lacheneur and Maurice d’Escorval,
476      LIV|          delay in the execution of Lacheneur’s plans. But, at last, he
477      LIV|            had forgotten them, but Lacheneur’s accomplices had noticed
478      LIV|       themselves.~ ~While awaiting Lacheneur’s coming, these wretches,
479      LIV|         and make our escape before Lacheneur comes!”~ ~The temptation
480      LIV|           been set for him by Jean Lacheneur; and he read a whole volume
481       LV|              What good will it do? Lacheneur will betray me.”~ ~But Martial,
482       LV|            it, had no need to fear Lacheneur for the present, at least.
483       LV|         some way of getting rid of Lacheneur,” said he, “if you will
484       LV|            had drawn them.~ ~“Jean Lacheneur.”~ ~Lecoq stood as if petrified.~ ~