The Count of Monte Cristo

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a tone as to be scarcely audible to the majority of the members, who
insisted on his repeating it clearly and distinctly, which he did.

"'"Now am I at liberty to retire?" said the general. The president rose,
appointed three members to accompany him, and got into the carriage with
the general after bandaging his eyes. One of those three members was
the coachman who had driven them there. The other members
silently dispersed. "Where do you wish to be taken?" asked the
president.--"Anywhere out of your presence," replied M. d'Epinay.
"Beware, sir," replied the president, "you are no longer in the
assembly, and have only to do with individuals; do not insult them
unless you wish to be held responsible." But instead of listening, M.
d'Epinay went on,--"You are still as brave in your carriage as in your
assembly because you are still four against one." The president stopped
the coach. They were at that part of the Quai des Ormes where the steps
lead down to the river. "Why do you stop here?" asked d'Epinay.