That was one grand point in his favour.

And Amos Green had heard the king's message, and realised its importance.

It was true that he knew nothing of Paris, but surely a man who could pick his way at night through the forests of Maine would not be baulked in finding so well-known a house as that of the Archbishop of Paris.

But then there came a sudden thought which turned De Catinat's heart to lead.

The city gates were locked at eight o'clock in the evening.