used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I was still trying to break through the five-deep ring of spectators (among whom was The Messenger Boy, who advised me to desist and got a piece of advice in return)—when with a tremendous crash open burst the door; and in stepped four _plantons_ with drawn revolvers, looking frightened to death, followed by the Surveillant who carried a sort of baton and was crying faintly: “_Qu’est-ce que c’est!_”
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading I was still trying to break through the five-deep ring of spectators (among whom was The Messenger Boy, who advised me to desist and got a piece of advice in return)—when with a tremendous crash open burst the door; and in stepped four _plantons_ with drawn revolvers, looking frightened to death, followed by the Surveillant who carried a sort of baton and was crying faintly: “_Qu’est-ce que c’est!_”
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading I was still trying to break through the five-deep ring of spectators (among whom was The Messenger Boy, who advised me to desist and got a piece of advice in return)—when with a tremendous crash open burst the door; and in stepped four _plantons_ with drawn revolvers, looking frightened to death, followed by the Surveillant who carried a sort of baton and was crying faintly: “_Qu’est-ce que c’est!_”
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading The unparalleled consternation and applause produced by this one-sided battle had long since alarmed the authorities.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Jean alone occupied the stage.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading I was still trying to break through the five-deep ring of spectators (among whom was The Messenger Boy, who advised me to desist and got a piece of advice in return)—when with a tremendous crash open burst the door; and in stepped four _plantons_ with drawn revolvers, looking frightened to death, followed by the Surveillant who carried a sort of baton and was crying faintly: “_Qu’est-ce que c’est!_”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The unparalleled consternation and applause produced by this one-sided battle had long since alarmed the authorities.
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading The unparalleled consternation and applause produced by this one-sided battle had long since alarmed the authorities.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the first sound of the door the two Sheeneys had fled, and were now playing the part of innocent spectators.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The unparalleled consternation and applause produced by this one-sided battle had long since alarmed the authorities.
batonnounUS /bəˈtɑːn/
a thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir
From this reading I was still trying to break through the five-deep ring of spectators (among whom was The Messenger Boy, who advised me to desist and got a piece of advice in return)—when with a tremendous crash open burst the door; and in stepped four _plantons_ with drawn revolvers, looking frightened to death, followed by the Surveillant who carried a sort of baton and was crying faintly: “_Qu’est-ce que c’est!_”
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The unparalleled consternation and applause produced by this one-sided battle had long since alarmed the authorities.
a youthful male person
From this reading I was still trying to break through the five-deep ring of spectators (among whom was The Messenger Boy, who advised me to desist and got a piece of advice in return)—when with a tremendous crash open burst the door; and in stepped four _plantons_ with drawn revolvers, looking frightened to death, followed by the Surveillant who carried a sort of baton and was crying faintly: “_Qu’est-ce que c’est!_”
terminate
From this reading I was still trying to break through the five-deep ring of spectators (among whom was The Messenger Boy, who advised me to desist and got a piece of advice in return)—when with a tremendous crash open burst the door; and in stepped four _plantons_ with drawn revolvers, looking frightened to death, followed by the Surveillant who carried a sort of baton and was crying faintly: “_Qu’est-ce que c’est!_”
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading I was still trying to break through the five-deep ring of spectators (among whom was The Messenger Boy, who advised me to desist and got a piece of advice in return)—when with a tremendous crash open burst the door; and in stepped four _plantons_ with drawn revolvers, looking frightened to death, followed by the Surveillant who carried a sort of baton and was crying faintly: “_Qu’est-ce que c’est!_”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The unparalleled consternation and applause produced by this one-sided battle had long since alarmed the authorities.
c'est
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From this reading I was still trying to break through the five-deep ring of spectators (among whom was The Messenger Boy, who advised me to desist and got a piece of advice in return)—when with a tremendous crash open burst the door; and in stepped four _plantons_ with drawn revolvers, looking frightened to death, followed by the Surveillant who carried a sort of baton and was crying faintly: “_Qu’est-ce que c’est!_”
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading I was still trying to break through the five-deep ring of spectators (among whom was The Messenger Boy, who advised me to desist and got a piece of advice in return)—when with a tremendous crash open burst the door; and in stepped four _plantons_ with drawn revolvers, looking frightened to death, followed by the Surveillant who carried a sort of baton and was crying faintly: “_Qu’est-ce que c’est!_”
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading The unparalleled consternation and applause produced by this one-sided battle had long since alarmed the authorities.
crashverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading I was still trying to break through the five-deep ring of spectators (among whom was The Messenger Boy, who advised me to desist and got a piece of advice in return)—when with a tremendous crash open burst the door; and in stepped four _plantons_ with drawn revolvers, looking frightened to death, followed by the Surveillant who carried a sort of baton and was crying faintly: “_Qu’est-ce que c’est!_”
demanding attention
From this reading I was still trying to break through the five-deep ring of spectators (among whom was The Messenger Boy, who advised me to desist and got a piece of advice in return)—when with a tremendous crash open burst the door; and in stepped four _plantons_ with drawn revolvers, looking frightened to death, followed by the Surveillant who carried a sort of baton and was crying faintly: “_Qu’est-ce que c’est!_”
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading I was still trying to break through the five-deep ring of spectators (among whom was The Messenger Boy, who advised me to desist and got a piece of advice in return)—when with a tremendous crash open burst the door; and in stepped four _plantons_ with drawn revolvers, looking frightened to death, followed by the Surveillant who carried a sort of baton and was crying faintly: “_Qu’est-ce que c’est!_”
desistverbUS /dɪˈsɪst/
choose not to consume
From this reading I was still trying to break through the five-deep ring of spectators (among whom was The Messenger Boy, who advised me to desist and got a piece of advice in return)—when with a tremendous crash open burst the door; and in stepped four _plantons_ with drawn revolvers, looking frightened to death, followed by the Surveillant who carried a sort of baton and was crying faintly: “_Qu’est-ce que c’est!_”
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading I was still trying to break through the five-deep ring of spectators (among whom was The Messenger Boy, who advised me to desist and got a piece of advice in return)—when with a tremendous crash open burst the door; and in stepped four _plantons_ with drawn revolvers, looking frightened to death, followed by the Surveillant who carried a sort of baton and was crying faintly: “_Qu’est-ce que c’est!_”
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading I was still trying to break through the five-deep ring of spectators (among whom was The Messenger Boy, who advised me to desist and got a piece of advice in return)—when with a tremendous crash open burst the door; and in stepped four _plantons_ with drawn revolvers, looking frightened to death, followed by the Surveillant who carried a sort of baton and was crying faintly: “_Qu’est-ce que c’est!_”
faintlyadverbUS /ˈfeɪntli/
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading I was still trying to break through the five-deep ring of spectators (among whom was The Messenger Boy, who advised me to desist and got a piece of advice in return)—when with a tremendous crash open burst the door; and in stepped four _plantons_ with drawn revolvers, looking frightened to death, followed by the Surveillant who carried a sort of baton and was crying faintly: “_Qu’est-ce que c’est!_”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At the first sound of the door the two Sheeneys had fled, and were now playing the part of innocent spectators.
five-deep
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From this reading I was still trying to break through the five-deep ring of spectators (among whom was The Messenger Boy, who advised me to desist and got a piece of advice in return)—when with a tremendous crash open burst the door; and in stepped four _plantons_ with drawn revolvers, looking frightened to death, followed by the Surveillant who carried a sort of baton and was crying faintly: “_Qu’est-ce que c’est!_”
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading At the first sound of the door the two Sheeneys had fled, and were now playing the part of innocent spectators.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading I was still trying to break through the five-deep ring of spectators (among whom was The Messenger Boy, who advised me to desist and got a piece of advice in return)—when with a tremendous crash open burst the door; and in stepped four _plantons_ with drawn revolvers, looking frightened to death, followed by the Surveillant who carried a sort of baton and was crying faintly: “_Qu’est-ce que c’est!_”
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading I was still trying to break through the five-deep ring of spectators (among whom was The Messenger Boy, who advised me to desist and got a piece of advice in return)—when with a tremendous crash open burst the door; and in stepped four _plantons_ with drawn revolvers, looking frightened to death, followed by the Surveillant who carried a sort of baton and was crying faintly: “_Qu’est-ce que c’est!_”
made afraid
From this reading I was still trying to break through the five-deep ring of spectators (among whom was The Messenger Boy, who advised me to desist and got a piece of advice in return)—when with a tremendous crash open burst the door; and in stepped four _plantons_ with drawn revolvers, looking frightened to death, followed by the Surveillant who carried a sort of baton and was crying faintly: “_Qu’est-ce que c’est!_”
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I was still trying to break through the five-deep ring of spectators (among whom was The Messenger Boy, who advised me to desist and got a piece of advice in return)—when with a tremendous crash open burst the door; and in stepped four _plantons_ with drawn revolvers, looking frightened to death, followed by the Surveillant who carried a sort of baton and was crying faintly: “_Qu’est-ce que c’est!_”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The unparalleled consternation and applause produced by this one-sided battle had long since alarmed the authorities.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His lips were parted.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was still trying to break through the five-deep ring of spectators (among whom was The Messenger Boy, who advised me to desist and got a piece of advice in return)—when with a tremendous crash open burst the door; and in stepped four _plantons_ with drawn revolvers, looking frightened to death, followed by the Surveillant who carried a sort of baton and was crying faintly: “_Qu’est-ce que c’est!_”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was still trying to break through the five-deep ring of spectators (among whom was The Messenger Boy, who advised me to desist and got a piece of advice in return)—when with a tremendous crash open burst the door; and in stepped four _plantons_ with drawn revolvers, looking frightened to death, followed by the Surveillant who carried a sort of baton and was crying faintly: “_Qu’est-ce que c’est!_”
free from evil or guilt
From this reading At the first sound of the door the two Sheeneys had fled, and were now playing the part of innocent spectators.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading Jean alone occupied the stage.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading His lips were parted.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The unparalleled consternation and applause produced by this one-sided battle had long since alarmed the authorities.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading I was still trying to break through the five-deep ring of spectators (among whom was The Messenger Boy, who advised me to desist and got a piece of advice in return)—when with a tremendous crash open burst the door; and in stepped four _plantons_ with drawn revolvers, looking frightened to death, followed by the Surveillant who carried a sort of baton and was crying faintly: “_Qu’est-ce que c’est!_”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was still trying to break through the five-deep ring of spectators (among whom was The Messenger Boy, who advised me to desist and got a piece of advice in return)—when with a tremendous crash open burst the door; and in stepped four _plantons_ with drawn revolvers, looking frightened to death, followed by the Surveillant who carried a sort of baton and was crying faintly: “_Qu’est-ce que c’est!_”
a person who carries a message
From this reading I was still trying to break through the five-deep ring of spectators (among whom was The Messenger Boy, who advised me to desist and got a piece of advice in return)—when with a tremendous crash open burst the door; and in stepped four _plantons_ with drawn revolvers, looking frightened to death, followed by the Surveillant who carried a sort of baton and was crying faintly: “_Qu’est-ce que c’est!_”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading At the first sound of the door the two Sheeneys had fled, and were now playing the part of innocent spectators.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Jean alone occupied the stage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was still trying to break through the five-deep ring of spectators (among whom was The Messenger Boy, who advised me to desist and got a piece of advice in return)—when with a tremendous crash open burst the door; and in stepped four _plantons_ with drawn revolvers, looking frightened to death, followed by the Surveillant who carried a sort of baton and was crying faintly: “_Qu’est-ce que c’est!_”
one-sidedadjectiveUS /ˌwʌnˈsaɪdəd/
not reversible or capable of having either side out
From this reading The unparalleled consternation and applause produced by this one-sided battle had long since alarmed the authorities.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading I was still trying to break through the five-deep ring of spectators (among whom was The Messenger Boy, who advised me to desist and got a piece of advice in return)—when with a tremendous crash open burst the door; and in stepped four _plantons_ with drawn revolvers, looking frightened to death, followed by the Surveillant who carried a sort of baton and was crying faintly: “_Qu’est-ce que c’est!_”
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading At the first sound of the door the two Sheeneys had fled, and were now playing the part of innocent spectators.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading His lips were parted.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading I was still trying to break through the five-deep ring of spectators (among whom was The Messenger Boy, who advised me to desist and got a piece of advice in return)—when with a tremendous crash open burst the door; and in stepped four _plantons_ with drawn revolvers, looking frightened to death, followed by the Surveillant who carried a sort of baton and was crying faintly: “_Qu’est-ce que c’est!_”
plantons
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From this reading I was still trying to break through the five-deep ring of spectators (among whom was The Messenger Boy, who advised me to desist and got a piece of advice in return)—when with a tremendous crash open burst the door; and in stepped four _plantons_ with drawn revolvers, looking frightened to death, followed by the Surveillant who carried a sort of baton and was crying faintly: “_Qu’est-ce que c’est!_”
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading At the first sound of the door the two Sheeneys had fled, and were now playing the part of innocent spectators.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The unparalleled consternation and applause produced by this one-sided battle had long since alarmed the authorities.
Qu'est-ce
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From this reading I was still trying to break through the five-deep ring of spectators (among whom was The Messenger Boy, who advised me to desist and got a piece of advice in return)—when with a tremendous crash open burst the door; and in stepped four _plantons_ with drawn revolvers, looking frightened to death, followed by the Surveillant who carried a sort of baton and was crying faintly: “_Qu’est-ce que c’est!_”
que
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From this reading I was still trying to break through the five-deep ring of spectators (among whom was The Messenger Boy, who advised me to desist and got a piece of advice in return)—when with a tremendous crash open burst the door; and in stepped four _plantons_ with drawn revolvers, looking frightened to death, followed by the Surveillant who carried a sort of baton and was crying faintly: “_Qu’est-ce que c’est!_”
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I was still trying to break through the five-deep ring of spectators (among whom was The Messenger Boy, who advised me to desist and got a piece of advice in return)—when with a tremendous crash open burst the door; and in stepped four _plantons_ with drawn revolvers, looking frightened to death, followed by the Surveillant who carried a sort of baton and was crying faintly: “_Qu’est-ce que c’est!_”
revolversnounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvərz/
plural of “revolver” — a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading I was still trying to break through the five-deep ring of spectators (among whom was The Messenger Boy, who advised me to desist and got a piece of advice in return)—when with a tremendous crash open burst the door; and in stepped four _plantons_ with drawn revolvers, looking frightened to death, followed by the Surveillant who carried a sort of baton and was crying faintly: “_Qu’est-ce que c’est!_”
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading I was still trying to break through the five-deep ring of spectators (among whom was The Messenger Boy, who advised me to desist and got a piece of advice in return)—when with a tremendous crash open burst the door; and in stepped four _plantons_ with drawn revolvers, looking frightened to death, followed by the Surveillant who carried a sort of baton and was crying faintly: “_Qu’est-ce que c’est!_”
Sheeneys
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From this reading At the first sound of the door the two Sheeneys had fled, and were now playing the part of innocent spectators.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The unparalleled consternation and applause produced by this one-sided battle had long since alarmed the authorities.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading I was still trying to break through the five-deep ring of spectators (among whom was The Messenger Boy, who advised me to desist and got a piece of advice in return)—when with a tremendous crash open burst the door; and in stepped four _plantons_ with drawn revolvers, looking frightened to death, followed by the Surveillant who carried a sort of baton and was crying faintly: “_Qu’est-ce que c’est!_”
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading At the first sound of the door the two Sheeneys had fled, and were now playing the part of innocent spectators.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading I was still trying to break through the five-deep ring of spectators (among whom was The Messenger Boy, who advised me to desist and got a piece of advice in return)—when with a tremendous crash open burst the door; and in stepped four _plantons_ with drawn revolvers, looking frightened to death, followed by the Surveillant who carried a sort of baton and was crying faintly: “_Qu’est-ce que c’est!_”
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Jean alone occupied the stage.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading I was still trying to break through the five-deep ring of spectators (among whom was The Messenger Boy, who advised me to desist and got a piece of advice in return)—when with a tremendous crash open burst the door; and in stepped four _plantons_ with drawn revolvers, looking frightened to death, followed by the Surveillant who carried a sort of baton and was crying faintly: “_Qu’est-ce que c’est!_”
not in physical motion
From this reading I was still trying to break through the five-deep ring of spectators (among whom was The Messenger Boy, who advised me to desist and got a piece of advice in return)—when with a tremendous crash open burst the door; and in stepped four _plantons_ with drawn revolvers, looking frightened to death, followed by the Surveillant who carried a sort of baton and was crying faintly: “_Qu’est-ce que c’est!_”
Surveillant
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From this reading I was still trying to break through the five-deep ring of spectators (among whom was The Messenger Boy, who advised me to desist and got a piece of advice in return)—when with a tremendous crash open burst the door; and in stepped four _plantons_ with drawn revolvers, looking frightened to death, followed by the Surveillant who carried a sort of baton and was crying faintly: “_Qu’est-ce que c’est!_”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The unparalleled consternation and applause produced by this one-sided battle had long since alarmed the authorities.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The unparalleled consternation and applause produced by this one-sided battle had long since alarmed the authorities.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I was still trying to break through the five-deep ring of spectators (among whom was The Messenger Boy, who advised me to desist and got a piece of advice in return)—when with a tremendous crash open burst the door; and in stepped four _plantons_ with drawn revolvers, looking frightened to death, followed by the Surveillant who carried a sort of baton and was crying faintly: “_Qu’est-ce que c’est!_”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was still trying to break through the five-deep ring of spectators (among whom was The Messenger Boy, who advised me to desist and got a piece of advice in return)—when with a tremendous crash open burst the door; and in stepped four _plantons_ with drawn revolvers, looking frightened to death, followed by the Surveillant who carried a sort of baton and was crying faintly: “_Qu’est-ce que c’est!_”
tremendousadjectiveUS /trəˈmendəs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading I was still trying to break through the five-deep ring of spectators (among whom was The Messenger Boy, who advised me to desist and got a piece of advice in return)—when with a tremendous crash open burst the door; and in stepped four _plantons_ with drawn revolvers, looking frightened to death, followed by the Surveillant who carried a sort of baton and was crying faintly: “_Qu’est-ce que c’est!_”
hard to endure
From this reading I was still trying to break through the five-deep ring of spectators (among whom was The Messenger Boy, who advised me to desist and got a piece of advice in return)—when with a tremendous crash open burst the door; and in stepped four _plantons_ with drawn revolvers, looking frightened to death, followed by the Surveillant who carried a sort of baton and was crying faintly: “_Qu’est-ce que c’est!_”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At the first sound of the door the two Sheeneys had fled, and were now playing the part of innocent spectators.
unparalleledadjectiveUS /ənˈperəleld/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading The unparalleled consternation and applause produced by this one-sided battle had long since alarmed the authorities.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was still trying to break through the five-deep ring of spectators (among whom was The Messenger Boy, who advised me to desist and got a piece of advice in return)—when with a tremendous crash open burst the door; and in stepped four _plantons_ with drawn revolvers, looking frightened to death, followed by the Surveillant who carried a sort of baton and was crying faintly: “_Qu’est-ce que c’est!_”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At the first sound of the door the two Sheeneys had fled, and were now playing the part of innocent spectators.
at the time that
From this reading I was still trying to break through the five-deep ring of spectators (among whom was The Messenger Boy, who advised me to desist and got a piece of advice in return)—when with a tremendous crash open burst the door; and in stepped four _plantons_ with drawn revolvers, looking frightened to death, followed by the Surveillant who carried a sort of baton and was crying faintly: “_Qu’est-ce que c’est!_”
which person or people
From this reading I was still trying to break through the five-deep ring of spectators (among whom was The Messenger Boy, who advised me to desist and got a piece of advice in return)—when with a tremendous crash open burst the door; and in stepped four _plantons_ with drawn revolvers, looking frightened to death, followed by the Surveillant who carried a sort of baton and was crying faintly: “_Qu’est-ce que c’est!_”
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was still trying to break through the five-deep ring of spectators (among whom was The Messenger Boy, who advised me to desist and got a piece of advice in return)—when with a tremendous crash open burst the door; and in stepped four _plantons_ with drawn revolvers, looking frightened to death, followed by the Surveillant who carried a sort of baton and was crying faintly: “_Qu’est-ce que c’est!_”
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was still trying to break through the five-deep ring of spectators (among whom was The Messenger Boy, who advised me to desist and got a piece of advice in return)—when with a tremendous crash open burst the door; and in stepped four _plantons_ with drawn revolvers, looking frightened to death, followed by the Surveillant who carried a sort of baton and was crying faintly: “_Qu’est-ce que c’est!_”
