Chapter 14
Jacques and the faithful followers of the Masked Robber waited along the road to the east. There was not much traffic, as it was already dusk. Just before they left the campsite, a group of riders rushed past in a hurry in the direction of the city. But Jacques had already summoned the guards and they could not determine who it was. He did not care much either, because his thoughts were too occupied of the danger to which the women had exposed themselves.
He made a mistake in being ready so early because his impatience was now getting the better of him. The horses also no longer wanted to stand still. It should not take more than an hour for Willa to get Jean out of the Castle, and then another half an hour to get here. But it is already half past ten. Anything could have happ
