To this man Charles intrusted himself.

The man had dignity of sentiments much above his condition, and though death was denounced against all who concealed the king, and a great reward promised to any one who should betray him, he professed and maintained unshaken fidelity.

He took the assistance of his four brothers, equally honorable with himself: and having clothed the king in a garb like their own, they led him into the neighboring wood, put a bill in his hand, and pretended to employ themselves in cutting fagots.

Some nights he lay upon straw in the house, and fed on such homely fare as it afforded.

For a better concealment, he mounted upon an oak, where he sheltered himself among the leaves and branches for twenty-four hours.