about midnight
As many will be passing through Agen , on their way to join D'Escars , the passage of a gentleman and two men-at-arms will excite no attention ; and if you put up for a short time at an inn , you may be able to gather whether there has been any movement of the troops , or whether there is any talk of the departure of any , this evening . `` Should all be quiet , you can join me on the road ; or ride direct to the village of Villeneuve d'Agenois , where the seneschal will arrive , some time tonight . If you should hear of any movements of troops , ride down on the other side of the river till within two miles of Tonneins ; then , if you place your men at intervals of three or four hundred yards apart , you will be sure to see us cross , and can give us warning of danger , and such indications as you may gather as to the points where the troops are likely to be posted . We shall cross about midnight . '' `` I will gladly undertake the mission , '' Philip said . `` I will go out and procure some horses , at once . '' `` That is unnecessary , '' the queen said .