Some of these are openly of our faith, others are time servers, or are not yet sufficiently convinced to dare persecution and death for its sake.
He will give you the names of some of these; and you may, at a push, be able to find shelter with them, obtain a guide, or receive other assistance.
"Here is the ring.

Hide it carefully on the way for, were you searched, a ring of this value would be considered a proof that you were not what you seemed.
"You quite understand my message.

I pray the queen to trust to no promises but, using all care to avoid those who would stop her, to come north as speedily as possible, before the toils close round her; and you will assure her that she will find me on the Charente, and that I shall have either taken Cognac, or be occupied in besieging it." "If I fail, sir, it shall be from no lack of prudence on my part; and I hope to prove myself worthy of the high honour that the prince and yourself have done me, in selecting me for the mission." "Farewell then," the Admiral said.

"I trust that, in ten days' time, I shall meet you at Cognac.

I have arranged with Maitre Bertram, who will furnish you with the funds necessary for your expedition." Philip bowed deeply to the two nobles, and retired with the merchant.