If I am only held as a prisoner, the Admiral will doubtless exchange a Catholic gentleman for me.

He is sure to take many prisoners at the capture of the towns." He then called the two men-at-arms up, and repeated the instructions relating to them.
"But may we not strike in, should you get into trouble, master?
Roger and I would far rather share whatever may befall you." "No, Jacques, it would be worse in every way.

Force could be of no avail, and it would lessen my chance of escape, were you beside me.
Single handed I might get through, and trust to the speed of my horse.

If taken, I might plan some mode of escape.

In either case it would hamper me, were you there.