"We succeeded in that, but were attacked and cut up afterwards, and had to scatter.

I fear that they will suspect we must have entered this place, for they were close behind us, and there was no other escape possible.

Can you conceal us?
It seems almost like a miracle finding an English lady here." "A great many of the Russian nobility have English tutors or governesses, and although some went back to England at the beginning of the war, the greater number have remained quietly at their work.

I fear that the whole palace will be searched if it is suspected that you have taken refuge here.

How imprudent of you to have mixed yourselves up in this rebellion!" "We could hardly help ourselves," Jack said, "but it is too late to discuss that now.