Now that they have failed in doing so, they will wait until morning to reconnoitre, and decide on the best points of attack.

Besides, no doubt they have marched far, and are in need of rest before renewing the assault." "Well, gentlemen," Francois said, "it would be needless for you all to remain here; and when they once begin in earnest, there will be but slight opportunity of rest until relief reaches us.

Therefore, I beg you to go below.

You will find a table laid in the hall, and two chambers roughly prepared for you; and you can get a few hours' sleep.
"I myself, with my own men, will keep watch.

Should they muster for another attack, my horn will summon you again to the wall.
"Philip, will you go down and see that these gentlemen have all that they require?
You can dismiss all save our own men from guard, on the other side of the house.