I am ready to give my parole not to make any attempt to escape, and am obliged to you for your courtesy." Terence had already thought over what course he had best take, should he be offered freedom on parole, and had resolved to accept it.

The probabilities of making his escape were extremely small.
There would be no chance whatever of rejoining the army; and a passage, alone, across the all-but-impassable mountains, was not to be thought of.

Therefore he decided that, at any rate for the present, he would give his promise not to attempt to escape.
Quarters were assigned to him in the town, in a house where several French officers were staying.

These all showed him great courtesy and kindness.

Between the English and French the war was, throughout, conducted on honourable terms.