You will see from our papers that every authority on the road is directed to give us the best transport.

Our own car broke down, and after a long delay we got some wretched horses.

It is vitally important that we should be in Erzerum without delay, so I took the liberty of appropriating an empty car we found outside an inn.

I am sorry for the discomfort of the owners, but our business was too grave to wait.' 'But the telegram says you are notorious spies!' I smiled.

'Who sent the telegram ?' 'I see no reason why I shouldn't give you his name.