The King looked thoughtful; then, after a short silence, replied,--
"I will order Captain La Haye and six guards to accompany you; it seems to me that should be sufficient."
The captain was sent for, and given the necessary orders, and that same night the detachment of soldiers marched out against one unarmed woman.
CHAPTER XVI.
Before starting on her journey, Cosel summoned the faithful Zaklika.
"All have forsaken me," said she; "I have none on whom I can rely."
Zaklika looked gloomy.
"Will you also leave me?"
"I? Never!" he replied shortly.
"I think I can rely on your noble character, and your devotion to me."