I was rather impressed with what you said about--er--breed marks." "Yes, sir." "And I believe you're thoughtful and careful.

You've ridden by night a good deal, I understand." "Yes, sir." "So.

Now you are to ride at once to Breteuil, a little east of here, where they're holding this prisoner.

You'll deliver a note I shall give you to Colonel Wallace, and he'll see to it that you have a look at the man, in a sufficiently good light.

Don't be afraid to observe him closely.