You will perceive that they cover a vast space, and you will realize that the English can only hold a position here and there.

Once through the lines you have twenty-five miles of open country which lie between them and Lisbon.

It is very important to me to learn how Wellington's troops are distributed throughout that space, and it is my wish that you should go and ascertain." His words turned me cold.
"Sir," said I, "it is impossible that a colonel of light cavalry should condescend to act as a spy." He laughed and clapped me on the shoulder.
"You would not be a Hussar if you were not a hothead," said he.

"If you will listen you will understand that I have not asked you to act as a spy.

What do you think of that horse ?" He had conducted me to the opening of his tent, and there was a Chasseur who led up and down a most admirable creature.