He appeared in no haste, and paused again and again to look back.

Suddenly another man appeared running hastily after him.

The first messenger paused, consulted with him, and then turned back towards the city.

The second man ran on alone, making vehement signs, as though afraid there might yet be some misunderstanding.
"We accept! we accept!" he shouted out, waving a paper above his head, beside himself with excitement.
Two men followed him; they were taken into the tent of the General, who, with the Admiral, was awaiting the final answer.

But the first messenger remained without, panting and exhausted, and Julian instantly recognized him as an officer who had shown him some kindness during his short stay within the fortress.
He came up to him now, and the recognition was mutual.
"So you were a spy all the while, my friend!" said the Frenchman, with something like a grim laugh.