In a few minutes his name was called, to the surprise of those who had been waiting for some time for an interview.

Enghien was seated at a table, from which he rose as Hector entered.
"I am glad to see you, Captain Campbell, both for your own sake and for that of Turenne, whom I greatly love and admire.

As I was with Mielleraye during the campaign in the south, while you were with Turenne, we did not meet there, for though he once rode over and stayed for a few days you did not accompany him.

But he has told me of your adventure at Turin, and has spoken of your diligent studies and your desire to learn all that is known of the art of war.

I shall be glad indeed to have you riding with me, for I, too, am a diligent student in the art, though until last year I had no opportunity whatever of gaining practical knowledge.