He himself, with one company, marched towards Poissons.

He was within a mile of the town when a mounted man, bleeding from several wounds, rode up.
"The chateau of Blenfoix has been attacked by two hundred peasants," he said.

"My lady and a dozen retainers are holding a tower, but they cannot long resist; even now the place may have been captured.

I broke my way through, and, hearing that there were troops in this direction, I have galloped at full speed to implore your aid." "How far is it ?" "About ten miles." "You hear, de Mieville; bring the men on with all speed.

I will gallop forward with my troopers and do what I can.