The latter, a close observer of men, saw at once that the young officer was in much better spirits than he had been in the morning.
"Have you obtained information respecting any of the persons whose names I gave you ?" he asked.
"Yes, sir.

It seems that, most fortunately, the trader named Allan Ramsay is an old friend of Colonel Jamieson, and the colonel has given me a letter to him which will, he assures me, procure me a hearty welcome." "And have you thought anything more of your best plan of action ?" "Yes, sir.

It seems to me that I had better dress myself in an attire such as might be worn by a young Scotchman, journeying through the country to place himself with a relation established in business.

I could ride behind the royal envoy, as if I had received permission to journey under the protection of his escort, and could drop behind a few miles from the capital, and make my way in alone.
I could not, of course, inquire for Allan Ramsay in Polish, but I know enough French to ask for him at any shop having a French name over it, if I did not happen to light upon one kept by a Scotchman." "Yes, that plan will do very well.

But you will have no difficulty in finding the house, as I have arranged that a man shall accompany you as servant.