Whether we go direct to Paris, or by the road by Lagny, we pass through Nemours and Melun." "These places may not open their gates to us, Francois; and in that case probably we should go through Montereau and Rosoy, and it may be considered that those who have already gone through to join Conde may have pretty well stripped both places of provisions." The trumpet sounded at half-past four.

The torches were at once relighted by the servants, and the gentlemen belonging to La Noue's party rose, and their servants assisted them to buckle on their armour.

They gave them instructions as to taking some food with them, and prepared for their journey by an attack on some cold joints, that had been placed on a table at the lower end of the hall.
There was a scene of bustle and confusion in the courtyard, as the horses were brought up by the retainers.

The Admiral himself was there to see the party off and, as they mounted, each issued out and joined the men drawn up outside.

Before starting the minister, according to Huguenot custom, held a short service; and then, with a salute to the Admiral, La Noue took his place at their head and rode away.
With him went some twenty or thirty gentlemen, behind whom rode their body servants After these followed some fifty men-at-arms, and the troops of La Noue and Laville.