He is not a soldier, neither is he a Frenchman, and can scarce be counted as a prisoner of war.

He is a willing and cheerful fellow, and would enjoy a run in the city much more than I should.

Besides, occasionally I may want a book or some other little thing which I cannot get here." "Such as a file, a rope, or a disguise, Colonel Campbell," the commandant laughed.
"I am not thinking of that at present," Hector said smiling.

"Besides, you can give orders that he can always be strictly searched when he comes in." The colonel shook his head.

"I will tell you what I will do," he said; "I will let him have a pass to go in and out at will, if you will give me a promise, on your honour as a soldier, that he shall not bring in anything that can be used by you for facilitating your escape.