You can assure your mistress that she will not be long without the society of your master; for in all probability he will be returned, safe and sound, before midday tomorrow.

One of you may fetch your master's cloak, since he seems to fear the night air." The doors were opened and they issued out, Philip bidding the servants close and bar them behind them.

When they reached the horses, the prisoner was handed over to D'Arblay's lackey, who placed the noose round his neck, and gave him warning as Philip had instructed him.

Then they set off, Pierre with the guide again leading the way.
Before morning they had ten prisoners in their hands.

In one or two cases the servants had attempted opposition, but they were speedily overpowered, and the captures were all effected without loss of life.