The second is that you will not be known to any of the enemy whom you may meet on your way.

Most of the Huguenots here come from the neighbouring provinces, and would almost certainly be recognized, by Catholics from the same neighbourhood.

Of course you understand that, if suspicion should fall upon you of being a messenger from this place, you will have but a short shrift." "I am quite ready to do my best, sir, to carry out your mission.
Personally I would rather ride fast, with half a dozen men-at-arms; but doubtless, as you say, the other would be the surest way.

I will take with me my servant, who is shrewd and full of resources and, being a native of these parts, could pass as a countryman anywhere.

My horses and my four men I will leave here, until my return.