[1] When these newes were brought to the earle, he then kept house in Uannes, and incontinent dispat|ched againe Christopher Urswike vnto Charles the French king, requiring him that he and his might safelie passe into France. Which desire being obtei|ned, the messenger shortlie returned to his lord and prince. The earle, well perceiuing that it was expe|dient and necessarie, with all spéed and diligence to looke to this weightie matter, calling verie few to counsell, he made inquirie and search of all secret & by-waies, & sent before all his noble men, as though for a certeine familiaritie and kindnesse they should visit and comfort the duke, which then (for recreation and change of aire) laie on the borders and confines of France.The earle of Penbroke cõ|ductor of the earle of Rich|monds com|panie. And secretlie he gaue charge to the earle of Penbroke, which was the leader and conductor of his companie, that when they approched the marches and limits of Britaine, they should diuert and take the next waie into France.