His appearance, as he rode by the side of Major Ferre with his two orderlies behind him, excited the greatest surprise and curiosity in the various towns and villages through which they passed.

The journey was a pleasant one, Major Ferre exerting himself in every way to make it as pleasant as possible.

After four days' journey the convoy arrived within sight of Valencia.

When they came to a place where the roads forked the major said: "That is your way, my dear Stilwell.

I hope that some day the fortunes of war will throw us together again, in some pleasant position where we can renew our friendship.