A spy was, however, sent to Chatillon to report upon what the Admiral was doing; and he returned with the news that he was at home, and was busily occupied in superintending his vintage.
On the evening of the 26th the troop, fifty strong, mustered in the courtyard of the chateau.

All were armed with breast and back pieces, and steel caps, and carried lances as well as swords.

In addition to this troop were Philip's four men-at-arms; and four picked men who were to form Francois' bodyguard, one of them carrying his banner.

He took as his body servant a man who had served his father in that capacity.

He and Pierre wore lighter armour than the others, and carried no lances.
Francois and Philip were both in complete armour; Philip donning, for the first time, that given to him by his uncle.