Our horses have done a long day's work, and deserve rest.

We will halt here at the bridge.

They are not likely to disturb us, but if they do, we can make a stout resistance here.
"Do you ride on, Jacques, and tell the fugitives that they can press forward as far as they like, and then halt for the night.

We will take care that they are not molested, and will ride on and overtake them, in the morning." The night passed quietly and, late the following evening, the party were in sight of La Rochelle.

Philip had intended to turn at this point, where all danger to the fugitives was over, and to start on his journey back.