You had a very narrow escape from death at his hands, and, as the danger was incurred purely in the king's service, it will not be forgotten.

Up to the time when the Jew organized the attack upon you in Warsaw, I was well satisfied with your reports of your work.

So far nothing has come of it, as Augustus has been too strong for any movement against him, but we hope, ere long, to defeat him so decisively that our friends will be able to declare against him.

I will inform the king of your return, and I have no doubt he will be glad to hear your story from your own lips.

He loves tales of adventure, and time hangs somewhat heavily on hand, as, until the frost breaks, nothing can be done in the field." On the following day, indeed, Charlie was sent for to the royal quarters, and had to recount the story of his adventures in full to the king, who was highly interested in them, and at the conclusion requested him to introduce Count John Staroski, in order that he might express to him his obligation for the service he had rendered to one of his officers.