Chapter 10
After Andre and Philip has left, Jean and Jacques sat motionless on their horses. They listen intently, but the whole environment seems peaceful and quiet. Then Jean dismounts.
“I do not think it is necessary to wait any longer,” he says. “Meanwhile, we can try to get into the Castle.”
“And how will we manage that?” Jacques inquires.
“Easy. We will put ordinary clothes over our bandit uniforms. We must assume that D’Southy expects us to try to free Du Preez tonight. Andre has already established that there are guards at the gate, on the walls, and in front of and inside Du Preez’s cell. However, I doubt he would have arranged for no one to enter or leave the Castle. Moreover, in my opinion, the governor will not allow it. He probably feels convinced that no one will really r
