"But that was countersigned by me at the request of Count Samoval, who represented himself a personal friend of the major's." "So indeed he is.

But the major in question was La Fleche nevertheless." "And Samoval knew this ?" Sir Terence was incredulous.
Colonel Grant did not immediately answer the question.

He preferred to continue his narrative.

"That night I had the false major arrested very quietly.

I have caused him to disappear for the present.