Colonel Brotherton is in waiting, and the staff also.

I have received orders to set out for Benejos, where the 14th are stationed, and have merely delayed to say adieu." "Adieu, my dear boy, and God bless you!" said the warm-hearted old man, as he pressed my hand between both his.

"Lucy, here's your old friend about to leave; come and say good-by." Miss Dashwood had stopped behind to adjust her shawl.

I flew to her assistance.

"Adieu, Miss Dashwood, and forever!" said I, in a broken voice, as I took her hand in mine.