Still, as I told Monsieur Philip, I think everything has been against you; and I do hope, now that this English gentleman has given you a chance, that you will take advantage of it." "I mean to, sir," the young fellow said earnestly, and without a trace of the mocking smile with which he had first spoken.

"If I do not give my master satisfaction, it will not be for want of trying.
I shall make mistakes at first--it will all be strange to me, but I feel sure that he will make allowances.

I can at least promise that he will find me faithful and devoted." "Has your horse arrived, Pierre ?" "Yes, sir.

I saw him watered and fed before I came out.

Is it your wish that I should go round to the stables where your horse and those of your troop are, and take charge of your horse at once ?" "No, Pierre; the men will look after him, as usual.