We had thought that Bezers
when joined there by his troopers would not be able to get
relays; and that on this account we might by travelling post
overtake him; and possibly slip by him between that place and
Paris. But we learned at Chateauroux that his troop had received
fresh orders to go to Orleans and await him there; the result
being that he was able to push forward with relays so far. He
was evidently in hot haste. For leaving there with his horses
fresh he passed through Angerville, forty miles short of Paris,
at noon, whereas we reached it on the evening of the same day--
the sixth after leaving Caylus.
We rode into the yard of the inn--a large place, seeming larger
in the dusk--so tired that we could scarcely slip from our
saddles. Jean, our servant, took the four horses, and led them
across to the stables, the poor beasts hanging their heads, and
following meekly. We stood a moment stamping our feet, and
stretching our legs. The place seemed in a bustle, the clatter
of pans and dishes proceeding from the windows over the entrance,
with a glow of light and the sound of feet hurrying in the
passages.
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