He paid the men the sum arranged, and handed over to them the rest of his provisions, which would be sufficient to carry them far on their way back.
He soon learnt that Marshal Keith was established in his old quarters, and made his way thither.

He met two or three officers of his acquaintance, but no one recognized him in his present attire.
He had hired a boy, when he landed, to carry his cloak and valises.
The saddle and bridle he had sold with the horse.
He was, as usual, passing the sentries at the gate without notice, when one of them stepped in front of him.
"What is your business, sir ?" "My business is with Marshal Keith," he said, "and it is particular." The sentry called a sergeant of the guard.
"You can pass me up," Fergus said sharply.

"I am well known to Marshal Keith, and he will assuredly see me." A soldier took him up to the anteroom.

Lieutenant Lindsay, who was on duty, came forward, looked at him doubtfully for a moment, and then shouted joyfully: "Why, Drummond, is it you?
This is indeed a joyful meeting, old fellow.

I had thought of you as immured in one of the enemy's fortresses, and as likely to remain there till the war was over, and now here you are! The marshal will be delighted." "He cannot be more pleased than I am to be back again, Lindsay.