Then with his dagger he opened the shutters of one of the windows and, followed by the other six men, entered.

The door was soon found and, opening it, they found themselves in a hall where a hanging light was burning.
Several servants were asleep on the floor.

These started up, with exclamations of alarm, at seeing seven men with drawn swords.
"Silence!" Philip said sternly, "or this will be your last moment.
"Roger and Jules, do you take each one of these lackeys by the collar.

That is right.

Now, put your pistols to their heads.
"Now, my men, lead us at once to your master's chamber.
"Eustace, light one of these torches on the wall at the lamp, and bring it along with you.
"Henri, do you also come with us.
"The rest of you stay here, and guard these lackeys.