But now he is one of the Allies, and he is sore beset by the armies of Louis.

The King of Prussia is about to send relief; but His Majesty is tardy, and the snows of winter lie thick in his land, hindering rapid action.

It is our part to take the Duke news of the welcome aid, and of other matters I need not be particular to name; and we shall need all our wits about us to carry this matter to a successful issue." "You mean that the pass will be watched ?" "Yes; we shall be certain to fall in with spies of the French King, perhaps with Sir James himself.

He has left England, so much is known; and though he may be at the court of France, yet it may be our hap to light upon him at any time.

He is a man of cunning and resource and ferocity.