On hearing the tumult, which increased as the crowd approached the Hôtel de la Lanterne, Madame Teutch appeared at the door. By the light of the torches with which some of the more enthusiastic were provided, she recognized her two guests and the sergeant-major, Augereau, whom they were bringing back in triumph.
The fear which Tétrell had sown among the populace was bearing its fruits; the harvest was ripe, and he was reaping hatred.
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