In the meantime Grangousier asked the pilgrims what countrymen they were, whence they came, and whither they went.

Sweer-to-go in the name of the rest answered, My sovereign lord, I am of Saint Genou in Berry, this man is of Palvau, this other is of Onzay, this of Argy, this of St.Nazarand, and this man of Villebrenin.

We come from Saint Sebastian near Nantes, and are now returning, as we best may, by easy journeys.

Yea, but, said Grangousier, what went you to do at Saint Sebastian?
We went, said Sweer-to-go, to offer up unto that sanct our vows against the plague.

Ah, poor men! said Grangousier, do you think that the plague comes from Saint Sebastian?
Yes, truly, answered Sweer-to-go, our preachers tell us so indeed.