The five men you sent were taken completely by surprise, and all were killed, though not without a tough fight.

A strong party are lying in ambush with arquebuses, making sure that the rest of the troop will follow the five they surprised." "You were not noticed, Pierre, or pursued ?" "No, sir.

There were so many men about in the village that one more stranger attracted no attention." "Then we can remain here safely for half an hour," Philip said.
The conversation had taken place a few paces from the troop.

Philip now joined his men.
"The Sieur D'Arblay and Count Francois have been taken prisoners.
Your comrades fell into an ambush, and have, I fear, all lost their lives.

Dismount for half an hour, men, while I think over what is best to be done.