When you want anything done, no matter what it is, you have only to tell me, and it will be done, if it is possible." In the afternoon of the second day after starting, they approached the chateau.

The old sergeant of the band who, with two of his men, was riding a hundred yards ahead, checked his horse and rode back to Philip.
"There is something of importance doing, Monsieur Philip.

The flag is flying over the chateau.

I have not seen it hoisted before since my lord's death, and I can make out horsemen galloping to and from the gates." "We will gallop on then," Philip said, and in ten minutes they arrived.
Francois ran down the steps as Philip alighted in the courtyard.
"I am glad you have come, Philip.

I had already given orders for a horseman to ride to meet you, and tell you to hurry on.