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18. The boys are all hurrying down the hillside to join the French.

. Michael won’t be going to join the French.

[to ]. Tell him not to go, Peter.

. It’s no use. He doesn’t hear a word we’re saying.

. Try and coax him over to the fire.

. Michael, Michael! You won't leave me! You won't join the French, and we going to be married!

[She puts her arms about him, he turns towards her as if about to yield.

[ breaks away from, stands for a second at the door, then rushes out, following the 's voice. takes, who is crying silently, into her arms.

[to, laying a hand on his arm]. Did you see an old woman going down the path?

. I did not, but I saw a young girl, and she had the walk of a queen.