It was a part of his heritage, and became him.
They were not to leave the Inn of the Eagle until after dusk, and Willet suggested that they should not start until late, as they could walk to the palace in a few minutes.

But Robert said boldly that they would not walk.

It was fitting for the messengers of the Governor of New York to ride and he would have Monsieur Berryer to call a caleche.

Willet assented with a laugh.
"You're right, Robert," he said, "but I ride so little in carriages that I didn't think of it." The night was rather dark, but when the three in the caleche approached the palace they saw many men holding torches, and many people back of them watching.

The entertainments of Francois Bigot were famous in Quebec for lavish splendor, and the uninvited usually came in numbers to see the guests go in.
"Be on your guard tonight, Robert," whispered Willet.