Bragelonne was of the opinion that the right of priority should be respected, while De Wardes suggested that the town should be sacked.

This latter proposition appearing to Manicamp rather premature, he proposed instead that they should first rest themselves.
This was the wisest thing to do, but, unhappily, to follow his advice, two things were wanting; namely, a house and beds.

De Guiche reflected for awhile, and then said aloud, "Let him who loves me, follow me!" "The attendants also ?" inquired a page who had approached the group.
"Every one," exclaimed the impetuous young man.

"Manicamp, show us the way to the house destined for her royal highness's residence." Without in any way divining the count's project, his friends followed him, accompanied by a crowd of people, whose acclamations and delight seemed a happy omen for the success of that project with which they were yet unacquainted.

The wind was blowing strongly from the harbor, and moaning in fitful gusts..