Who had started a conflict?
the peasants
Near what area?
Saragossa
Who set off in order to send back information?
Jack
Who was he supposed to keep informed?
the earl
Who did he consider bringing?
orderlies
How many?
two
What was one reason he decided to take them?
to add to his authority
Were they good horsemen?
yes
With their help, who could he impersonate if need be?
an officer
What time did he take off?
soon after daybreak
Who bid him a hefty goodbye?
the Count of Cifuentes
How long did he travel?
for some hours
Via what mode of transportation?
horse
Who heard something first?
the man
Did the other orderly hear it, also?
yes
What did they think they heard?
the sound of firing
Did Jack hear it, too?
no
How long did they pause before hearing it again?
two minutes