Chapter 34: On the Eve of Battle

⁠​​​‌​​​​​​​​​‌‌‌‌‌​‌‌​‌​​‌​​​​​‌​​​​‌‌‌​​​‌‌‌‌​​‌‌​​​​‌​​‌​‌‌​​​⁠Raoul was aroused from his sombre reflections by his host, who rushed into the apartment crying out, “The Spaniards! the Spaniards!”

That cry was of such importance as to overcome all preoccupation. The young men made inquiries and ascertained that the enemy was advancing by way of Houdin and Bethune.

While Monsieur d’Arminges gave orders for the horses to be made ready for departure, the two young