My own troop will, of course, be ready to go; and you could shift your saddles on to the other horses.

There is not one of our men who would not gladly march with you, for although we have beaten the Catholics well, the tenants do not forget that they are homeless; and will, I am sure, gladly follow up the blow." "Then so it shall be," the Admiral said.

"A hundred and fifty of the gentlemen who came with me shall ride with your troop.

The rest of us will march with your tenants.
"I think we are capable of doing that, even after our ride, gentlemen ?" There was a chorus of assent from those standing round, and De la Noue added: "After supper, Admiral ?" "Certainly after supper," Coligny assented, with a smile.

"Another hour will make no difference.