I will place the town watch at your disposal to show you the way and to point out the men to you." "That will be all I shall require," the officer said; "but you can give me a list of those who are most likely to give trouble.

These I will pounce upon and get on board ship first of all.

When they are secured I will tell my men off in parties, each with one of your constables to point out the men, and we will pick them up so many every evening.

It is better not to break into houses and seize them; for, although we are acting legally and under the authority of act of parliament, it is always as well to avoid giving cause of complaint, which might tend to excite a feeling against the war and make the government unpopular, and which, moreover, might do you harm with the good citizens, and do me harm with those above me.

I am sure you agree with me." "Quite so, quite so," the mayor said hastily; "you speak very prudently and well, sir.