Of course the Princess would be saved, but first he must glut his appetite for the heroic.
He made a diary of events that day, just as he used to do at the front.
At twenty minutes past eight he saw the first figure coming from the House.

It was Spidel, who limped round the Tower, tried the door, and came to a halt below the window.

Heritage stuck out his head and wished him good morning, getting in reply an amazed stare.

The man was not disposed to talk, though Heritage made some interesting observations on the weather, but departed quicker than he came, in the direction of the West Lodge.
Just before nine o'clock he returned with Dobson and Leon.

They made a very complete reconnaissance of the Tower, and for a moment Heritage thought that they were about to try to force an entrance.