Pol brandished his club, and continued,--

"What are we waiting for? Why not attack him?"

"Go you first," said the men.

"I caught cold the other day, and my leg is stiff, which keeps me from

running," answered Pol.

"Then I will go first!" cried Matheline, raising her pitchfork. "I will

soon show how I hate the wretch!"

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