'We have work to do here,' said the one addressed as Ogilvy.
'Besides, we must find this foolish boy of ours, and tell him that it is no disgrace to be disarmed by so expert a swordsman.

We have to prepare the quarters for the regiment, who will be up to join Churchill's forces not later than to-night.

Ye are yourselves bound for the West, I understand ?' 'We belong to the Duke of Beaufort's household,' said Saxon.
'Indeed! I thought ye might belong to Portman's yellow regiment of militia.

I trust that the Duke will muster every man he can, and make play until the royal forces come up.' 'How many will Churchill bring ?' asked my companion carelessly.
'Eight hundred horse at the most, but my Lord Feversham will follow after with close on four thousand foot.' 'We may meet on the field of battle, if not before,' said I, and we bade our friendly enemies a very cordial adieu.
'A skilful equivoque that last of yours, Master Micah,' quoth Decimus Saxon, 'though smacking of double dealing in a truth-lover like yourself.

If we meet them in battle I trust that it may be with chevaux-de-frise of pikes and morgenstierns before us, and a litter of caltrops in front of them, for Monmouth has no cavalry that could stand for a moment against the Royal Guards.' 'How came you to make their acquaintance ?' I asked.
'I slept a few hours, but I have learned in camps to do with little rest.