Her doing so would seem a desertion of the Huguenot cause, and would be a tremendous blow to them.
"On the other hand, if she were taken there as a prisoner, it would drive many a Huguenot to take up arms who is now content to rest quiet.

And moreover, the Protestant princes of Germany, and Elizabeth of England would protest; for whatever the court may say of the Admiral, they can hardly affirm that Jeanne of Navarre is thinking of making war against Charles for any other reason than the defence of her faith.

Besides, she can do no harm at Nerac; and we can always lay hands on her, when we like.

At any rate, there is no fear of her getting farther north.

The rivers are too well guarded for that." "I don't know," another said, "after the way in which Conde and the Admiral, though hampered with women and children, made their way across France, I should never be surprised at anything.