One
important question, however, remained to be decided. Should Maurice and
Marie-Anne make their marriage public? She wished to do so, but Maurice
entreated her, with tears in his eyes, to conceal it.
"Our marriage certificate will not silence the evil disposed," said he.
"Let us keep our secret for the present. We shall doubtless remain in
France only a few days."
Unfortunately, Marie-Anne yielded.
"Since you wish it," said she, "I will obey you. No one shall know it."
The next day, which was the 14th of April, the fugitives at nightfall
reached Father Poignot's house.
Maurice and Corporal Bavois were disguised as peasants.
The old soldier had made one sacrifice that drew tears from his eyes; he
had shaved off his mustache.
CHAPTER XXXVII
When Abbe Midon and Martial de Sairmeuse held their conference, to
discuss and to decide upon the arrangements for the Baron d'Escorval's
escape, a difficulty presented itself which threatened to break off the
negotiation.
"Return my letter," said Martial, "and I will save the baron.
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