Tell him to remain in Calais waters.

I hope I may have need of him soon.
"And now to horse, both of you," he added gaily.

"Hastings, when you are ready, I will hand up the child to you.

He will be quite safe on the pillion with a strap round him and you." Nothing more was said after that.

The orders were given, there was nothing to do but to obey; and the uncrowned King of France was not yet out of danger.