It will be pleasant for him to have two gentlemen with him.

He takes with him his own following, of eight men; six of his band fell in the battle.

The Admiral is of opinion that this is somewhat too small a force for safety; but if you each take the four men-at-arms who ride behind you, it will double his force.

Two of yours fell in the fight, I believe, Francois." "I have taken two others from the troop to fill their places." "Your men all came out of it, Philip, did they not ?" "Yes, sir.

They were all wounded, but none of them seriously, and are all fit to ride." "You will understand, Francois, that in separating you from myself I am doing so for your sakes, alone.