Above all it is important that my mission should be fulfilled, therefore my commands on that head are strict.

I do not apprehend trouble in any way; but if it should occur, you will at once turn your horses down the first street you come to, so that you may in no way be connected with me.

Pierre will, of course, turn first.

You will follow him, see where he stables his horse, then go on to some other cabaret and, having put up your horses, go back to the place where he has stopped, wait till he joins you outside, then arrange for the hour at which you are to meet again, and then go off in different directions to gather the news of which we are in search.
"Take no further thought about me, at all.

Give your whole minds to the safety of the queen.