All your men are still here." "I saw Eustace and Henri, as I rode in," Philip said.
"The other two work in the garden.

Of course, their days for fighting are over.

They could doubtless strike a blow in defence of the chateau, but they have not recovered sufficiently from their wounds ever to ride as men-at-arms again.

However, two will suffice for your needs, at present.
"I shall take four of my own men, for the country is still far from safe for travelling.

Many of the disbanded soldiers have turned robbers and, although the royal governors hunt down and string up many, they are still so numerous that travellers from one town to another always journey in strong parties, for protection.
"How did Pierre get on, in England ?" "He was glad to return here again, Francois; although he got on well enough, as our house servants are French, as are also many of those on the farm, and he became quite a favourite with every one.
But he is of a restless nature, and grew tired of idleness." Three days later, the party set out from Laville.