“But with friends; but in your own carriage as far as Orleans; in your own barge as far as Nantes; always ready to defend yourself, if you are attacked; to escape, if you are threatened. In fact, you will carry your money against all chances; and, whilst flying, you will only have obeyed the king; then, reaching the sea, when you like, you will embark for Belle-Isle, and from Belle-Isle you will shoot out wherever it may please you, like the eagle that leaps into space when it has been driven from its eyrie.”
A general assent followed Pelisson’s words.
“Yes, do so,” said Madame Fouquet to her husband.
“Do so,” said Madame de Belliere.
“Do it! do it!” cried all his friends.