They had left their shakos in their cell when they started.
While they had been putting on their clothes, the sentry had fastened the rope and lowered it down.
"We are ready now, Jacques," Terence said.

"Goodbye, my good friend.

We shall never forget the kindness that you have shown us, and shall remember with gratitude, all our lives, how a party of French soldiers were ready to show themselves good comrades to men who had fought by their sides, even though the two nations were at war with each other.

We shall always feel a kindness towards the French uniform, in future; and if you or any of your comrades of the 72nd should chance to fall into British hands, and you can send word to me or to Mr.Ryan, I can promise you that we will do all we can to have you released at once and sent back, or to aid you in any other way." "We have done but our duty to brave comrades," the soldier said.
"Now, as to where to find my cousin.

You will go down that street below, and take the third turning on the right.