Well, well, Edie was worth it all! You will be in Paris in less than a month, Jock, and you will see her.

You will find her at No.

11 of the Rue Miromesnil, which is near to the Madeleine.
Break it very gently to her, Jock, for you cannot think how she loved me.

Tell her that all I have are in the two black trunks, and that Antoine has the keys.

You will not forget ?" "I will remember." "And madame, your mother?
I trust that you have left her very well.
And monsieur, too, your father?
Bear them my distinguished regards!" Even now as death closed in upon him, he gave the old bow and wave as he sent his greetings to my mother.
"Surely," said I, "your wound may not be so serious as you think.
I could bring the surgeon of our regiment to you." "My dear Jock, I have not been giving and taking wounds this fifteen years without knowing when one has come home.