I trust soon to be restored to such measure of health and strength as I ever enjoy.

At best I am but a cranky creature; but with quarters such as these I should be worse than ungrateful if I did not mend.
I trust my presence here has caused you no inconvenience; for truly I believe that I am in your house, and that I owe to you the comforts I enjoy." She gave a strange little smile as she seated herself beside him.
"In truth, Monsieur, I know not what I may call my own today.

This town and fortress are now no longer ours, and we are but here ourselves on sufferance--prisoners of war--" "Nay, nay, not prisoners--not you, Madame," answered Wolfe hastily.
"We war not against women--least of all such noble ladies as yourself!" She acknowledged this speech by a little motion of the head, and then continued, in a tone at once sorrowful and dignified: "I cannot separate myself from those amongst whom I have lived for so long.

I acknowledge with gratitude the courtesy I have received from all.

I know that my personal liberty is assured to me.