Moreover, Huguenot activity in Vivarais was extremely frequent, especially in the mountains, where they had formed an organization called the "Desert Church" and clashed with the Catholic Church from time to time.
It could be said that anyone capable of serving well as a local official in Vivarais had to be outstanding in intelligence, temperament, methods, and even martial prowess. Joseph had his younger brother start from the bottom as the most ordinary minor official there, which would serve as excellent training for him.
Charles made his choice almost without hesitation. "I'll go to Vivarais, Brother. I absolutely won't disappoint you again this time!" Joseph nodded. "Now that's a Capet. You may take one horse, one Pistol, and thirty Francs with you.
"Remember, if you fail to abide by the restrictions, you must immediately go to Château de Meudon.
"For the next few days, you'll stay at the hunting grounds. Before you set out for Vivarais, Father and Mother will come to see you."
Joseph left behind the leather suitcase he had brought, reminded his younger brother to change his medicine on time, and then walked toward his Arabian Horse.
"Brother," Charles called, limping after him for two steps. After hesitating for several seconds, he finally gathered his Courage and said, "Um, could you let Josiah come to France? I don't want to leave her..."
"No." Joseph's tone was decisive. "She is now one of the organizers of the Rome riots. Entering France would bring enormous diplomatic trouble."
Charles lowered his head and pleaded softly, "Then could you try your best to protect her safety? This is my final request."
Joseph gave no clear answer. "She probably won't encounter any danger in the future. Even if she cannot become a member of Parliament, she will still become a highly influential