“I know nothing about it.”

And Courfeyrac added:⁠—

“For my part, I shall not return.”

The young man gazed steadily at him and said:⁠—

“Why not?”

“Because.”

“Where are you going, then?”

“What business is that of yours?”

“Would you like to have me carry your coffer for you?”

“I am going to the barricades.”

“Would you like to have me go with you?”

“If you like!” replied Courfeyrac. “The street is free, the pavements belong to everyone.”