Night and Morning, Complete

The story unfolds in a clandestine setting where Gawtrey and a group of coiners welcome Monsieur Giraumont, a mechanic with a dubious reputation. Giraumont, characterized by his rugged appearance and sharp wit, is drawn into their world of illicit coin-making. As he takes an oath of loyalty, the atmosphere is charged with tension and dark humor, revealing the precarious balance of trust and betrayal among the group. The narrative explores themes of survival, loyalty, and the moral complexities of desperation in a post-revolutionary France.