"Were it not better first to return to Toulouse and obtain a counter-warrant from the King ?" There was wisdom in his words--much wisdom.

But my blood was afire, and I was in too hot a haste to reason.
"Return to Toulouse ?" I echoed scornfully.

"A waste of time, Captain.
No, I will go straight to Lavedan.

I need no counter-warrant.

I know too much of this Chevalier's affairs, and my very presence should be enough to stay his hand.