He is a Lithuanian, and is the grandson of a soldier of Gustavus Adolphus, who married and settled there.

His grandfather kept up his connection with his native country, and the young fellow speaks Swedish fairly, and, of course, Polish.

For the last three weeks I have employed him in various matters, and find him shrewd and, I believe, faithful.

Such a fellow would be of great use to you, and could, if necessary, act as your interpreter in any interviews you may have with Polish Jews, although you will find that most of these men speak other languages besides their own." He touched a bell, and on a servant entering, said: "Bring Stanislas Bistron here." An active, well-built young fellow of some four and twenty years of age entered the room a minute later.

His fair hair and blue eyes showed that he took after his Swedish ancestors.
"This is the gentleman, Stanislas, that you are to accompany to Warsaw, as his servant.