If he leaves late in the day, you may, by starting at once, reach Peronne Castle ahead of him.

His journey will be shorter than yours by twenty-five leagues, but you will have a better road.

If you travel with all haste, you may be able to take Yolanda, with--with the important papers, to the castle a half-day before my lord arrives there.

Are you ready to begin the journey at once ?" "We are ready," answered Max.
"I will meet you at the Deutsches Thor Gate within an hour," said Castleman.

"My daughter and my niece will be there.