If we are victorious there will be no occasion for you to move, but if you see that we are beaten, my orders are that you are not to think of waiting for me.

I must keep with the others.

Doubtless the cavalry would cover the retreat, and it would be a serious inconvenience for me to have to come here to look after you, therefore as soon as you see that the day has gone against us mount and ride.

You can wait at our halting place of last night until you see the prince's party come along.

If I am alive I shall be with them; if not, my advice to you is to ride south and to report yourself to Turenne.
He will, I doubt not, either take you into his own service, or give you such strong recommendations that you will have no difficulty in obtaining a post with some officer of distinction should you wish to continue with the army.