I know nothing about the castle at present, or how large it is, or whether it is defensible or not; still, it was spoken of as a castle, and 'tis, I suppose, one to a certain degree.
"At any rate, I desire that if I do put a troop in the field they shall be as well drilled and as well equipped as are the Scottish regiment of musketeers.

I suppose that there must be an official to act as my agent when I am away, and to act as castellan, but in any case the captain of my troop will be in charge of all matters connected with its defence.
Now, old friend, the post is yours if you like to take it.

As a soldier, none can be better fitted for the post than a sergeant of the Scottish regiment; as a man, there is no one I could rely on better than you.
Your duties would not be heavy, your position an honourable one.

The castle would be your home as well as mine, and when I am there you would have the four troopers to crack with." "Your offer is a most kind one," the sergeant said, "but I must think it over in all lights before I answer.

I should miss the company of the lads, but already many of my old comrades are gone; most are still in Paris earning with difficulty their bread, some are under the sod, some have returned home.