They kept a vigilant lookout, and traveled by byroads, but they saw none of the enemy's parties, and reached Susa late that afternoon.
On sending in his name to Turenne, Hector was at once shown into his room.
"I did not expect you back for another three or four days, Campbell," the general said, "and I am heartily glad to see you again safe and sound.

I blamed myself for letting you go.

Of course, as I expected, you found the task an altogether impossible one.

Had it been otherwise you would not have been back so soon." "On the contrary, general, for I should have tried many plans before I gave it up.

As it is, I have only to report that I have carried out your instructions, and that your despatches are in the hands of the garrison of the citadel." "You do not say so!" Turenne said, rising from the table at which he had been sitting writing when Hector entered, and shaking him warmly by the hand.