"It's true, roving bands of Uhlans or hussars sometimes pass in our rear, but it's likely that she and other French girls going to the front march under strong escort." His tone was reassuring, but his words left John still troubled.
"My object in telling you of Mademoiselle Lannes' movements, Mr.Scott," continued Weber, "was to enable you to notify Lieutenant Lannes of her exact location in case you should see him.

Knowing your great friendship I thought it inevitable that you two should soon meet once more.

If so, tell him that his sister is at Chastel.

He will be glad to know of her arrival and, work permitting, will hurry to her there." "Gladly I'll do it," said John.

"I wish I could see Philip now." But when he said "Philip" he was thinking of Julie, although the bond of friendship between him and young Lannes had not diminished one whit.
"And now," said Weber, "with Captain Colton's permission I'll go.