The first time they send up a man to relieve you, the open door will be noticed.

They will certainly make no search tonight, and tomorrow they will have something else to think about; for doubtless some spy at Nerac will, as soon as the gates are open, take the news to the governor's party that the queen has left." Two hours' brisk ride, in the morning, took them within sight of Villeneuve D'Agenois.

Riding across the bridge over the river Lot, he entered the town.

The street was full of troops; and three gentlemen, standing at the door of an inn, looked with suspicion on the gay colouring of Philip's costume and, as he alighted, they stepped forward to accost him.
"May I ask who you are, sir ?" one said advancing; "and what is your business here ?" "Certainly you may," Philip said, as he dismounted.

"My name is Philip Fletcher.