Too long have we remained passive, while thousands of our friends have, in defiance of the edicts, been dragged to prison and put to death.
Fortunately the court is, as it was before the last war, besotted with the belief that we are absolutely powerless; and we have every hope of taking them by surprise." "I also am glad that war has been determined upon," Philip said.
"Since I have arrived here, I have heard nothing but tales of persecution and cruelty.

I quite agree with you that the time has come when the Huguenots must either fight for their rights; abandon the country altogether and go into exile, as so many have already done; or renounce their religion." "I see you have a new servant, Philip.

He is an active, likely-looking lad, but rather young.

He can know nothing of campaigning." "I believe he is a very handy fellow, with plenty of sense and shrewdness; and if he can do the work, I would rather have a man of that age than an older one.

It is different with you.