"At least, I fear that both are dead.

They were the two who escaped with me from the English prison.

They, with Monsieur d'Eyncourt, another of Berwick's aides-de-camp, started with me to carry orders to the troops, who were all but surrounded by the enemy.

We went by different roads, to increase the chances of one of us getting there.
"I succeeded with but this comparatively trifling wound," and he pointed to his empty sleeve, "but none of the other three got through, nor did their names appear when the lists were exchanged of the prisoners captured.

Therefore, I have no doubt that all fell in the performance of their duty.