'To the end of my sword; but does not Madame know of this?'
'Not yet. Should it fall through, there would be only another bitter disappointment for her. It is, moreover, an idea that has but shaped itself with me to-day.'
'Where do you propose going?'
'To Switzerland. There we would be safe, and there they are of our faith.'
'Remember, Maître Palin, that I am not'
'Look into your own heart and tell me that again at another time. Can you count on a sword or two?'
'If Jacques were only here!' I exclaimed.
And then, remembering my new man's reputation, 'They say Ravaillac is good, and I have a friend'—I bethought me of Belin—'upon whom I think I could rely.'
'Better one blade of steel than two of soft iron, chevalier. We must do what we can with what we have.'
'When do you propose starting?'