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224 I will not go! I am reckless now, and I shall not stir from here!—Besides, 'tis amusing!

Oh-ho! So our précieuse is a heroine!

Monsieur de Bergerac, I am your cousin.

We will defend you well!

I have no fear of that, my friends!

The whole camp smells sweet of orris-root!

And, by good luck, I have chosen a hat that will suit well with the battle-field!

But were it not wisest that the Count retire? They may begin the attack.

That is not to be brooked! I go to inspect the cannon, and shall return. You have still time—think better of it!

Never!