Since you are to travel rapidly I advise a small retinue.

Your squires have proved themselves worthy men, and I feel sure you will be able to protect your charges." "We'll not boast of what we shall do, good Castleman," said Max, "but we'll do our best." "If you reach Peronne after the duke arrives," said Castleman, "I advise you not to enter the gates of the city, but to leave Burgundy at once and with all the speed you can make.

If you reach Peronne before the duke, I advise you not to tarry; but if you determine to remain, you will go to The Mitre--a quiet inn kept by my good friend Marcus Grote.

I strongly advise you not to remain at Peronne; but if you do not see fit to follow my advice, I hope you will remain close at The Mitre until my return, which, I trust, will be within three weeks.

Danger will attend you if you do not follow my suggestion.