"I have come to warn you of danger.
There are men coming in this direction from the town." "My brethren, we will separate," the minister said calmly.

"But first, I will pronounce the benediction." This he did solemnly, and then said: "Now, let all make through the wood and, issuing from the other side, return by a circuit to the town.
"Mademoiselle Claire, I will accompany you to the chateau." At this moment Philip heard horses approaching.
"This way, Pierre," he shouted, and ran to meet them.
Fifty yards away he came upon them, and leapt into his saddle.
"See to your weapons, lads," he said.

"I believe there are others in the wood already." He was within twenty yards of the clearing when he heard a sudden shout of: "Down with the Huguenot dogs! Kill! Kill!" He dashed forward, followed by his men.

A mob of armed men, headed by two or three horsemen, had burst from the opposite side of the glade and were rushing upon the Huguenots, who had just broken up into small groups.
They stood, as if paralysed, at this sudden attack.

No cry or scream broke from the women.