As you know, I have papers which will clear me of every charge that their malignity may invent.

When I am in favor again I will let you know, and will present you to the queen and minister of war; at any rate, you will like a rest at home before you set out for the Netherlands, so there will be plenty of time." The next day Jack took his place on the coach for Southampton.

He arrived there after fourteen hours' journey, and put up at a hotel for the night.

The next morning he dressed himself with greater care than usual, and started for the well remembered shop in the High Street.

He knocked at the private door, and inquired if Mistress Anthony were in.
"Will you say that a gentleman whom she knows wishes to speak to her ?" Jack was shown into the parlor, and in a minute or two Mrs.Anthony appeared, looking a little flustered at hearing that a grand looking officer wished to see her.