human
Ah! that must come from the Chateau l'Estrange! exclaimed La Touche.
gpt
The rabble have attacked the house, and set it on fire. Fortunately, none of the family are at home except the old domestics, and they, poor people, will too probably be sacrificed. The villains would like to treat my chateau in the same way, and will before long make the attempt.
human
But we will defend it, and drive them back, I exclaimed.
gpt
Have you a sufficient supply of arms and ammunition for its defence? We must barricade all the doors and windows; and, unless they have cannon, they will not succeed in getting in, I trust.
human
We have plenty of arms, and I obtained a supply of ammunition a short time since, said La Touche.
gpt
I doubt, however, the courage of some of my domestics; they would rather yield to the rabble than risk their lives in the defence of my property.
human
Larry and I will try to make up, as far as we can, for their want of bravery,
gpt
Thank you, my friends; you will be a host in yourselves. Now let us see about preparing to give the insurgents a warm reception should they attack the chateau.
human
There is not much to be afraid of, so you need not be anxious, _ma chere mere_; or you either, Sophie, he said in a cheerful tone of voice.
gpt
We are going to shut the doors and windows in case any of the rabble may try to creep in at them. You can retire to your rooms or stay here, as you think best. You will oblige me, however, by keeping the women quiet, or they may be running about and interfering with our proceedings.
human
We will do more than keep them quiet, exclaimed Sophie;
gpt
The best thing you can do is to close all the shutters and windows looking to the front in the upper storey, and to place chests of drawers and bedding against them, so that if bullets are fired they will do no harm.
human
That we will do, my son,