Doubtless many others have done so; and, dressed as a private person, you would excite no attention.

But the Swiss, who strive to hold themselves neutral and to avoid giving offence, might raise objections to a French officer wearing military attire staying among them." That evening Hector bade his adieu to the duchess and to the friends he had made during his stay, and the next morning, attended by Paolo, he started for Geneva.
"I am glad indeed that we are off, master," the latter said.

"In truth, had I stayed here much longer I should have become useless from fat and idleness, for I have had nothing whatever to do but to eat and sleep." "I am glad to be off, too, Paolo.

I am convinced myself, in spite of what the surgeon says, that actual exercise will do more for me than the doctor's potions and rich food.

I am stiff still, but it is from doing nothing, and were it not that coming from here my presence might be inconvenient for Turenne, I would journey straight to his camp.