GRIMAUD OPENS HIS MOUTH. Grimaud was left alone with the executioner, who in a few moments opened his eyes. "Help, help," he murmured; "oh, God! have I not a single friend in the world who will aid me either to live or to die?" "Take courage," said Grimaud; "they have gone for assistance." "Who are you?" asked the wounded man, fixing his half-opened eyes on Grimaud. "An old acquaintance," replied Grimaud. "You?" and the wounded man sought to recall the features of the person who was before him. "Under what circumst…
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