Tell him of the trouble at the bridge, but say that Twonette, not I, was there.

If Lord d'Hymbercourt cannot help us, I'll try another way if I die for it." Castleman found Hymbercourt and told him the whole story, substituting Twonette for Yolanda.
"It is the work of that accursed Basso," said Hymbercourt, stroking his beard.

"No villany is too black for him and his minions to do." "But what have they done ?" asked Castleman.

"They surely would not murder these men because of the quarrel at the bridge." "They would do murder for half that cause," replied Hymbercourt.

"A brave man hates an assassin, and I am always wondering why the duke, who is so bold and courageous, keeps this band of Italian cut-throats at his court." "What can we do to rescue our friends if they still live, or to avenge them if dead ?" asked Castleman.
"I do not know," answered Hymbercourt.