The Scarlet Pimpernel

What is the possible double meaning the reader can detect in the word sallies ?

Ch. 10-12

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I'd need the exact sentence to define the two meanings. If you have the entire text please provide it below. Thank you.....

sortie (meaning she is defensive) or quip (she's being witty)

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The Scarlet Letter/ Page 102