We heard the cry, made straight for the house, and, as it turned out, all went well." "Well, indeed," the colonel said.

"You have rescued a wealthy heiress from a pitiable fate.

You have fleshed your maiden sword in the bodies of two villains.

You have earned the gratitude of the young lady and her father, and have received the approval of His Majesty--a very good night's work, altogether.

Now, tell us a little more about it." Desmond was compelled to tell the story in much further detail than before.