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i'afi al combat Twice he defeated the troops sent against

meanwhile, the black generals still attached to the French
inerved only a suspected fidelity, and barely concealed their
quietude. Christophe, afraid of being arrested like Tous-
iht, did not accept Lei lerc's invitation to a banquet until he
 directed his troops to be in readiness for a sudden blow.
i officer who sat nest him at table took pleasure in filling
glass. Christophe, suspecting an evil design, turned to him
i'rage, and said, Dost thou know, thou little white thing,
it if I had drunk the wine which thou pouredst out for me, I
hbuld have desired to drink thy blood and that of thy gen-
Bl?" Thl.--e words caused great agitation among the guests.
eelerc reproached Christophe with what he called Tous-
iint's treason, and commanded the officers of his guard to
&dn to arms. Vain is it to call your soldiers," the chieftre-
led; mine are under arms, and with a single woon I can
 e you a prisoner; but, as to my betra ing you, learn to
Mbw me. I remain subject to ryou as I was to Toussaint; bad
ie said to mr-, Hurl this island into the sea,' I would have
6ne my best. This is the way I obey or command. The
h of oaths and treaties, -security of person,-sacred rights
hospitality,-have not all been violated by your cruel policy?
son, banishment, death, are the rewards of those whose
dod flows for our liberty. No longer are you around me,
'ads, soldiers, heroes of our mountains! And thou, Toussaint,
Stride of our race, the terror of our enemies,- thou whose
uAs led us from slavery to liherty,-thou whose hand
&ned peace with l.vely virtues, thou whose glory fills the
lrld,-they ha-v put thee in irons like the vilest criminal
t what is there in common between you, Captain-General
SToussaint ? Your name Uame amongst us only as his who
jsed parricidal arms against the representatives of your
try. It is this crime, doubtless, that the Consul wished to
 rd in giving you the government of Saint Domingo."
 were bold words to be spoken at the Governor's table.