That an army shall take the field, disperse the Swiss, seize if possible the Cardinal of Lorraine; and at any rate petition the king for a redress of grievances, for a removal of the Cardinal from his councils, and for sending all foreign troops out of the kingdom.
"We have, you see, a fortnight to prepare.

We have just sent out messengers to all our Huguenot friends, warning them that the day is fixed, that their preparations are to be made quietly, and that we will notify them when the hour arrives.

All are exhorted to maintain an absolute silence upon the subject, while seeing that their tenants and retainers are, in all respects, ready to take the field." "Why have you hoisted your flag, Francois?
That will only excite attention." "It is my birthday, Philip, and the flag is supposed to be raised in my honour.

This will serve as an excuse for the assemblage of our friends, and the gathering of the tenants.

It has been arranged, as you know, that I, and of course you, are to ride with De la Noue, who is a most gallant gentleman; and that our contingent is to form part of his command.
"I am heartily glad this long suspense is over, and that at last we are going to meet the treachery of the court by force.