Let us now see to the others, for so the king commands." As Philip turned from the spot, the bell of the church of Saint Germain l'Auxerrois peeled forth, and shouts instantly rose from all quarters.

As he reached the street in which he lodged, Philip saw that it was already half full of armed men, who were shouting "Death to the Huguenots!" and were hammering at many of the doors.
He fell at once into a walk, and made his way through them unmolested, the white badge on his arm seeming to guarantee that he was a friend.

He passed his own door, and made for that of the Count de Valecourt.

A combat was going on in front of it and, by the light of the torches, Philip saw De Pascal defending himself bravely against a host of enemies.

Sword in hand, Philip sprang forward.