They must have realized the futility of attempting to overtake us.

Courage, mademoiselle.

We shall be in Grenoble presently, and once there, you will have nothing more to fear." "You are sure of that ?" she asked, and there was doubt in her voice.
He smiled reassuringly again.

"The Lord Seneschal shall supply us with an escort," he promised confidently.
"Still," she said, "we shall not stay there, I hope, monsieur." "No longer than may be necessary to procure a coach for you." "I am glad of that," said she.

"I shall know no peace until Grenoble is a good ten leagues behind us.