Towards morning, though he still showed signs of irritation, his language was less threatening.

"He has promised me," said he, "to come with me to reinstate the Bishop of Liege, who is my brother-in-law, and a relation of his also; he shall certainly come; I shall not scruple to hold him to his word that he gave me;" and he at once sent Sires de Crequi, de Charni, and de la Roche to tell the king that he was about to come and swear peace with him.

Commynes had only just time to tell Louis in what frame of mind the duke was, and in what danger he would place himself, if he hesitated either to swear peace or to march against the Liegese.
As soon as it was broad day, the duke entered the apartment of the castle where the king was a prisoner.

His look was courteous, but his voice trembled with choler; his words were short and bitter, his manner was threatening.

A little troubled at his aspect, Louis said, "Brother, I am safe, am I not, in your house and your country ?" "Yes, sir," answered the duke, "so safe that if I saw an arrow from a bow coming towards you I would throw myself in the way to protect you.