Those badges will help you across to St.
Germain, but the moment you land tear them off: Tear them off, remember.

They will help you no longer.

You will come back by the same boat, and will not need them.

If you are seen to wear them as you return, they will command no respect, but on the contrary will bring you--and perhaps me into trouble." "I understand," I said, "but--" "You must ask no questions," she retorted, waving one snowy finger before my eyes.

"My knight-errant must have faith in me, as I have in him; or he would not be here at this time of night, and alone with me.
But remember this also.