As soon as the duke received notice of his having gone, he notified his friends.

It can only be on his way home that they will venture to attack him; but even if they have that intention they will scarcely do so if the Duke of Orleans returns with him, unless, indeed, the duke is himself in the plot, and as none of Paolo's scouts have brought news of any communications between Beaufort and Orleans, it is hardly likely that it is so.
"Paolo, do you go down and watch the convent of the Capuchins.

If the Duke of Beaufort remains there with his friend--and he may doubtless be joined by others--let me know if he rides away.

If he does so the attack may take place anywhere along the road; if he remains, he will doubtless attack the cardinal as his carriage passes.

Should there be more than one entrance to the convent, put boys to watch them, and bring you news should the party sally out.