Doubtless the first blow will be struck at La Rochelle, and there we will meet these murderers face to face; and will have the opportunity of proving, to them, that the men of the Reformed religion are yet a force capable of resisting oppression, and revenging treachery.

There is one thing: never again shall we make the mistake of laying down our arms, confiding in the promises and vows of this perjured king; never again shall we be cozened into throwing away the results of our victories.
"Gather your horses and cattle, as you did before.

Take your household goods in carts and, at daybreak, send in here the waggons that you have to provide, in case of necessity." At noon the next day, the whole of the occupants of the chateau started for La Rochelle.

The tenants, with their cattle and horses and all their portable property, had left at daybreak; and at nightfall the countess and her party came up with them.

The encampment was a large one.