Even now, the persecutors may be on our track." "Pierre," Philip whispered, "do you go over in that direction, until you come to the edge of the wood.

If you see any signs of men moving about, run quickly to the others, and bring the horses up here." "I had better go back there first, had I not, Monsieur Philip, and bring the men and horses along with me to the edge of the wood?
For I might lose a quarter of an hour in searching for them." "That would be the best plan, Pierre.

Should you hear a sudden noise here, hurry in this direction, and I will come to meet you.
It may well be that, guessing the Huguenots would place someone on watch towards the town, the Catholics may, if they come, approach from the other side.

Should you see anyone coming, give a loud shout, at once.

It will act as a warning to these people, and enable them to scatter and fly, before their foes arrive." For an hour the preacher continued to address his hearers, exhorting them to stand firm in the faith, and to await with patience the coming of better days.