This evening, Anning arrived alone at Robespierre's home as agreed.
Because Robespierre was still unmarried, it wouldn't be appropriate for Anning to bring Christina along, so he came by himself.
Christina insisted that Moura serve as Anning's Guard, and Anning, unable to persuade her otherwise, brought him along.
In fact, if trouble really arose, it was uncertain who would protect whom; Anning might go all out to ensure that his future General wouldn't fall here.
Originally, according to Anning's idea, since Moura was also present, he thought Robespierre might as well invite Saint Just and make it a group of four, and after dinner, they could go straight into playing bridge.
However, Robespierre seriously declined this suggestion.
Robespierre moved his finger back and forth between himself and Anning, saying, "Just the two of us, I don't want to overburden the landlady."
Anning always felt that Robespierre had something to say to him.
