You must remain there quietly until you deem that the gates are open, then leap upon the horse, and ride for your life.

Few will know you, and you will probably pass out of the gate unquestioned.

If not, you have your sword to cut your way.

Once beyond the town ride to meet the duke.

Tell him my master has been murdered, that Egra is in the hands of the Imperialists, and that Saxe-Lauenburg is a prisoner.