Jack in an instant scrambled over and seized the reins.
The soldiers had halted upon seeing the carriage stop, and remained stupefied with astonishment as they saw the two servants leap off, and one of the ladies climb into their seat.

Nor did they move until the servants, running up hastily, explained what had happened.

Then, putting the spurs into their horses, they galloped forward.

Dick, who was looking back, saw at the same moment several horsemen at full gallop appear at the other end of the promenade.
"The general has found out the trick, Jack," he said.

"Keep them going steadily and steer straight.