In the National Assembly, which is the same as our Parliament, there is a great spirit of resistance to the royal authority, something like a revolution has already been accomplished, and the king is little more than a prisoner." "But that would surely make no difference to me, sir!" "No, I don't see that it should, Harry.

Still, it would cause your mother a good deal of anxiety." "I don't see it could make any difference," Harry repeated; "and you see, sir, when I go into the army and there is war, mother would be a great deal more anxious." "You mean, Harry," the doctor said with a smile, "that whether her anxiety begins a little sooner or later does not make much difference." "I don't think I quite meant that, sir," Harry said; "but yes," he added frankly, after a moment's thought, "I suppose I did; but I really don't see that supposing there were any troubles in France it could possibly make any difference to me; even if there were a civil war, such as we had in England, they would not interfere with boys." "No, I don't see that it would make any difference, and the chance is so remote that it need not influence our decision.

Of course if war broke out between the two countries the marquis would see that you were sent back safely.

Well, then, Harry, I am to consider that your decision is in favour of your accepting this appointment." "If you please, sir.

I am sure it will be a capital thing for me, and I have no doubt it will be great fun.