In a short time my castellan will arrive here; he will have instructions from me to make the service as little onerous as possible, and that you shall each furnish your quota of men at times when it may be most convenient for you.

I shall, however, expect fifteen men added to the strength of the garrison.

These can be changed every eight weeks.

All the men capable of bearing arms will come up for training one or two days in each month.

I trust that you will never be called upon to defend the castle, but I would have it always kept in such a state that were troubles to arise you could all, with your wives and families, find refuge here and be able to defend yourselves against all attacks.
"Next winter I shall have the fortifications strengthened.