I was admitted without delay, being ushered into a large room containing merely tables and chairs, the latter littered with papers.

An aide took my name, and within a very few moments Sir William himself entered through a rear door, attired in field uniform.

He was of imposing figure, fully six feet in height, well proportioned, and with a thoughtful, kindly face.

He greeted me with much affability, glancing hastily over the papers handed him, and then into my face.
"These do not greatly change my former plans," he said, "but I am glad to know I can retain my present staff.

There was no special news in New York, Lieutenant ?" "None of particular importance, I believe, sir.