He repeated, “Long live the republic!” and walking steadily across the room took
He repeated, “Long live the republic!” and walking steadily across the room took his stand beside Enjolras, confronting the muskets. “Might as well kill two birds with one stone,” he said; and then, turning to Enjolras, he added gently: “Do you permit it?” Enjolras clasped his hand and smiled. The smile had not ended when the volley rang out. -Les Miserables, Volume V, Book 1, Chapter 23: Orestes Fasting and Pylades Drunk -- source link
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