The latter looked at him inquiringly, and then exclaimed: "Why, it is O'Connor! Why, I thought you were a prisoner! I am delighted to see you.

Where have you sprung from ?" "I escaped from Bayonne and, after sundry adventures, landed an hour ago.

In the first place, what has been done with my regiment ?" "It is with Hill's division, which is at Abrantes and Portalegre." "Who is in command ?" "Your friend Herrara.

No British officer has been appointed in your place.

There was some talk of handing it over to Trant in the spring but, as nothing can be done before that, no one has yet been nominated." "I am glad, indeed, to hear it.