CHAPTER XXX.

SKIRMISHING. The sojourn at Noyon was short, and every one slept soundly. Raoul had desired to be awakened if Grimaud arrived; but Grimaud did not arrive. Doubtless, too, the horses, on their parts, appreciated the eight hours of repose, and the abundant stabling which was supplied to them. The Count de Guiche was awakened at five o'clock in the morning by Raoul, who came to wish him good day. They breakfasted in haste, and at six o'clock had already gone ten miles. The young count's conversation was most interesti…