But two old mates could not be left to murder each other like this. Rasseneur persisted in interfering, and Souvarine had to take him by the shoulder and lead him back to the table, saying:
On ne pouvait pourtant laisser deux anciens camarades s'égorger ainsi, Rasseneur s'entetait a intervenir, et il fallut que Souvarine le prît par une épaule, le ramenât pres de la table, en disant: