In a few stern words he cautioned them against "treachery,"
and announced that any rebellion against the Provisional Government
would meet with swift punishment. Then he posted his army in
companies, to keep watch till all was quiet. And at last he said:
"Now, Martin, come back to the Golden House, and let's put that fellow
in a safe place."
"Yes," said I; "and have a look for the money." For really, in the
excitement, it seemed as if there was a danger of the most important
thing of all being forgotten.
The dawn was now far advanced, and as we left the Piazza, we could see
the Golden House at the other end of the avenue. All looked quiet, and
the sentries were gently pacing to and fro. Drawing nearer, we saw
two or three of the President's servants busied about their ordinary
tasks. One woman was already deleting Johnny Carr's life-blood with
a mop and a pail of water; and a carpenter was at work repairing the
front-door. Standing by it was the doctor's brougham.
"Come to see Carr, I suppose," said I.
Leaving our horses to the care of the men who were with us we entered
the house. Just inside we met the doctor himself.
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