Meanwhile the royal cavalry continues the pursuit; the squadrons successively pass close by the group which has formed round Conde.

Soon he spies the red cloaks of the Duke of Anjou's guards.

He points to them with his finger.

D'Argence understands him, and, 'Hide your face!' he cries.

'Ah D'Argence, D'Argence, you will not save me,' replies the prince.