Marie, here is a pistol.

Take it; and if anyone stops you, use it.

But I think none will; for the duke will be with me, and I do not think Bontet will interfere." "But my mother ?" "You are as strong as she." "Yes, yes, I'll come.

You'll be on the sands; I'll come!" The help she had found in me made her brave now.
"You will get there as we are fighting or soon after.

Do not look for me or for the duke, but look for two gentlemen whom you do not know, they will be there--French officers--and to their honor you must trust." "But why not to you ?" "If I am alive and well, I shall not fail you; but if I come not, go to them and demand their protection from the duke, telling them how he has snared you here.