"We came away in such a hurry that we did not think of it until on the road, and then we thought that we might procure them here." "There will be no difficulty about that," the sailor said.

"I will go out, and warn my men that we shall sail in half an hour, and then I can get any garments that you desire; for, doubtless, you do not wish to attract comment by the purchase of clothes that would seem unfitted to your present position." "That is so," O'Sullivan said, "and we shall gladly embrace your offer.

We should like three suits, such as are worn by persons of fair position in France, and one proper for a serving man." "I cannot get you quite French fashion, sir, but they do not differ much from our own; and with a cloak each, I have no doubt that you would pass without attracting attention--that is, of course, if you speak French well." "As well as English," O'Neil said.

"Here are seven pounds in gold, which will, I should think, be sufficient.

If not, we are provided with French gold, for use after landing there." "I have no doubt it will suffice, sir.