"Ah, d'Aubran," said he, "your men are ready ?" "They have been ready these four-and-twenty hours, monsieur." "Good.

You are a brisk soldier, d'Aubran.

You are a man to be relied upon." D'Aubran bowed.

He was a tall, active young fellow with a pleasant face and a pair of fine black eyes.
"Monsieur le Seneschal is very good." With a wave of the hand the Seneschal belittled his own goodness.
"You will march out of Grenoble within the hour, Captain, and you will lead your men to Montelimar.

There you will quarter them, and await my further orders.