Accordingly, I have anticipated your wishes, and have ordered a fast steam yacht to take you to Ancona, or to whatever other port you may desire.

The yacht will be under the command of Captain Desmond, of one of our battleships--a most determined officer, who will carry out any directions which may be given to him.

This will insure your safety so far as Italian territory.

Some of his officials will arrange a special carriage for you up to Flushing, and a cabin on the steamer to Queenboro'.

A man of mine will travel on the train and steamer with you, and will see that whatever you may wish in the way of food or comfort will be provided.