Until we are in a position to make a general advance it is impossible to check these attacks without keeping the whole of our cavalry massed near Turin, and wearing out horses and men by the necessity for perpetual vigilance.

And now, goodbye; may fortune attend you! Do not be too rash.

The letters shall be sent you in an hour's time." As they issued out from Susa they found the troop of cavalry awaiting them.

The officer in command was well known to Hector, and said: "So it is you that I am to escort to Chivasso, Monsieur Campbell ?" "Yes; I am sorry to give you occasion for so much trouble." "No trouble at all; we have not been in the saddle for the past week, and a ride to Chivasso will make a pleasant change.

Besides, I have a brother in the garrison there, so that altogether I shall be your debtor.