I will bring back two of those Cossacks' cloaks and lances.

Then we had better move about till we come on a clump of trees, and make ourselves as comfortable there as we can.
These fogs last, as you know, sometimes for two or three days.

When it gets clear, whether it is to-day or to-morrow, we will look out and see whether there are any of the enemy about.

Of course, as they know the way, they can come back in the fog.

If we see any of them, we must put on the Cossack's cloaks, take their lances, and boldly ride off.
They are always galloping about in pairs all over the country; so that we shall attract no attention." "But if they catch us," the lieutenant said, "we shall be liable to be shot as spies." "I suppose we shall, sir," Jack answered; "but I would rather run the risk of being shot as a spy than the certainty of being caught as a naval officer, and imprisoned till the war is over." "Well, Mr Archer, I certainly can suggest nothing better," the lieutenant said.