My own at present are forty strong, and have, like you, made their way across France from Poitou.
"I could not bring my Bretons," he said, turning to Francois.

"The Huguenots there are but a handful among the Catholics.

Happily on my estates they are good friends together, but I could not call away men from their homes, at a time like this.
"Now, Captain Montpace, I will show you where your men are to bivouac, next to my own.

Then, if you will come with me to the seneschal, rations shall be served out to them.

Are your horses fit for another journey ?" "They will be by tomorrow morning, Count.