Bring two glasses." The wine was poured out, and after he had drank a glass Fergus said: "Landlord, I am the bearer of important despatches, and it is imperative that I should not attract attention as I enter the city.
If I were seen and recognized there, questions might be asked, and curiosity excited as to the news of which I am the bearer.
"I see that you are a sensible man, and will readily understand the situation.

To avoid attracting attention, it would be best for me to enter the city in a civilian dress.

You are about my size, and I beg you to furnish me with a suit of your clothes, for which I will pay at once." "I will do that willingly, sir," the landlord answered, feeling much honoured by being let into what he deemed an important affair.
"My best suit is at your service.

You can send it me out from the town." "I would rather pay for it, landlord.

I may be ordered in another direction, and may not have an opportunity of returning it.