It might have been done by any ruffian camp-follower who struck the blow only with the hope of carrying off my chain and purse.

The camp swarms with such fellows, and we have no clue which could lead to his detection, unless," he added, stooping and picking a piece of steel which lay at his feet, "this broken dagger may some day furnish us with one.

No; we will say nought about it.

Sir James Carnegie is not now in camp, having left a week since on business in England.

We exchange no words when we meet, but I heard that he had been called away.