I should go out by the back way, for there is sure to be a little crowd in front of the house, attracted by the sight of the guard standing outside.

I do not think that there is any extraordinary hurry, but in an hour or so, if either of the men who have ordered your arrest is waiting at the prison, he may get impatient, and send down to see what detains the party here.
"I am going, in the first place, to have the servants bound, so that they may not be suspected of having aided in this business.

As soon as that is done, I shall hasten to my lodging and bring my sister and the child to the inn where you have your carriage.

Of course, you will have the horses put in as soon as you get there.

I shall not be very long behind you, as I shall take the first fiacre and drive down to that end of the town, and then discharge him.