Indeed, I was surprised that you did not get it, at once, after our fight with the Saxons.

I am sure you deserved it, if ever a fellow did, considering what it saved us all." "Of course it is for that," Charlie replied, "though I think it is very absurd.

Count Piper said the king would have given it to me at once, only it would have taken me over the heads of so many men older than myself; but he considered that, now I am going on a sort of staff work, away from the regiment, I could be promoted, and he thought, too, that the title of Captain would assist me in my mission." "Of course it will," Harry said, warmly.

"That is just what I told you, you know.

This business was not quite to your liking, but it was a good long step towards making your fortune.