CHAPTER XV: THE BATTLE OF MARIENTHAL.
The decision had scarcely been made when one of the lieutenants ran in.
"Captain Mieville requests me to state that sounds have been heard in the forest, and that he believes there is a large body of men approaching." "Then, ladies, I must beg you to mount the stairs to the turret at once.
I will place six men on guard there.

The main body I must keep in front of the chateau, as that affords a protection to our rear.

Do not be alarmed.

I do not think the place is likely to be attacked; but should it be, the six men could hold it for any time.

As soon as I have beaten the main body I will at once attack those who may be assailing the turret, though I hardly think that they will do so, for they know that there is nothing to be obtained that would in any way repay them for the loss that they would suffer.