[Saint Bartholomew’s Eve by G. A. Henty]@TWC D-Link bookSaint Bartholomew’s Eve CHAPTER 20: The Tocsin 4/40
The King of Navarre told me he was sure that Charles was deeply in earnest.
He feels it in a threefold sense: first, because it is the renewal of the troubles that he had hoped had been put an end to; in the second place, because Coligny is his guest; and lastly, because he has the greatest respect and confidence in him, not only believing in his wisdom, but knowing that his counsel is always sincere and disinterested. "He is coming to visit the Admiral himself, this afternoon, Philip. It is no use our staying here.
There is nothing to be done, and no prospect of seeing the Admiral." As they moved towards the entrance to the courtyard, the Count de Valecourt joined them. "I have just left the Admiral," he said.
"He is easier, and the king's surgeon is of opinion that he will recover from his wounds, and possibly may be fit to travel in a litter, in another week." "That is good news, indeed," Francois said; "for the sooner we are all out of Paris, the better." "There is no doubt of that," the count agreed; "but as all say that the king is furious at this attack upon the Admiral, I do not think the Guises dare strike another blow for some time.
Still, I shall be glad, indeed, when we can set forth. "It is certain we cannot leave the Admiral here.
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