Bezers' handful, on the contrary, were reckless Swiss riders--like master, like men.

We decided that it would be wiser simply to warn Pavannes, and then stand by him if necessary.
We might have despatched a messenger.

But our servants--Gil excepted, and he was too old to bear the journey--were ignorant of Paris.

Nor could any one of them be trusted with a mission so delicate.

We thought of Pavannes' courier indeed.