My object is to alter our route, by proceeding directly by the left bank of the Maes to Liege, instead of crossing at Namur.

This differs from the order assigned by King Louis and the instructions given to the guide.

But I heard news in the monastery of marauders on the right bank of the Maes, and of the march of Burgundian soldiers to suppress them.

Both circumstances alarm me for your safety.

Have I your permission so far to deviate from the route of your journey ?" "My ample and full permission," answered the younger lady.
"Cousin," said the Lady Hameline, "I believe with you that the youth means us well--but bethink you--we transgress the instructions of King Louis, so positively iterated." "And why should we regard his instructions ?" said the Lady Isabelle.