We must be in the saddle soon after four, so as to be off the road by five." At that hour the troop, led by the Master of Grelot, turned in at the gate of the chateau.

The owner was awaiting them, and gave them a cordial welcome.

The men were ordered to dismount and stand by their horses, while the leaders followed their host into the house, where a repast had been laid out for them; while some servitors took out baskets of bread and flagons of wine to the troopers.
At half-past six groups of countrymen were seen, making their way along the road towards the gate and, a quarter of an hour later, the troop mounted and formed up, in readiness to issue out as soon as the signal was given; their host placing himself at an upper window, whence he could obtain a view of the city gate.
It was just seven when he called out "The gate is opening!" and immediately afterwards, "They have begun the work.

The country people outside are running away in a panic.
"Ah! there is the white flag." Two servitors at the gate of the chateau threw it open and, headed by La Noue and the gentlemen of the party, they issued out and galloped down the road at full speed.

As they approached the gate some men ran out, waving their caps and swords.
"Well done!" La Noue exclaimed, as he rode up.