He and Roger had taken the four horses beyond the walls, an hour after you were arrested; and had left them at a farmer's, a mile away.

So he arranged with me that he should follow the troop on foot; which he could do, as there are footmen as well as horse in the party that has gone out.
Then, as soon as he discovered which way they were going, he would slip off and make for the farmhouse and mount.

If they were bound for Nerac, he will wait for us at the point on the other side of the river.

If they follow the river down, he will ride at full speed, make a circuit, and warn the queen of the danger.

He will have plenty of time to do that, as the column will have to move at the pace of the infantry." "That is a load off my mind, Pierre." While they were speaking they had unwound the rope, fastened one end to the battlement, and lowered the other down.
"I will go first, master.