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Won by the Sword

CHAPTER III: THE FIRST BATTLE
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Have you thought of your plans ?" "Only so far, sir, that we shall dress up as two country boys, cross the Po, and enter the city from the other side.

After that we must be guided by circumstances and trust to good luck.

May I ask, general, if you have a plan of the city and fortress ?" "Yes; at least the duchess has one, which she has placed at my disposal.
I can send an officer to the palace to request her to let me have it.
No doubt it would be a great advantage to you to study the position beforehand." "Well, sir, we will see about getting our disguises at once." "I will give you an order on the paymaster for a hundred crowns for special service," Turenne said.

"It is as well to be amply provided with money, as it may be necessary to buy fresh disguises or to bribe someone to conceal you;" and he drew an order on the treasury and handed it to Hector.
"You will find the plan of the town in your room when you return." Paolo was waiting for him.
"It is settled, Paolo; we are to go." "This is an adventure after my own heart," the boy said with delight.
"It will be great fun to outwit the Spaniards." "Yes, but we must mind that they don't outwit us, Paolo, which is quite as likely.

Now let us talk of our disguises again.


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