"I shall be as stiff as a mummy in the morning," he exclaimed, and swore loudly at "the bandits" who had caused him this deplorable journey.

Misset and O'Toole exchanged a quick glance, and Misset pushed the glass across the table.

The courier took it, and his eyes lighted up.
"You have come from Trent," said he.

"Did you pass a travelling carriage on the road ?" "Yes," said Misset; "the Prince of Baden with a large following drove into Trent as we came out." "Yes, yes," said the courier.

"But no second party behind the Prince ?" Misset shook his head; he made a pretence of consulting O'Toole in French, and O'Toole shook his head.
"Then I shall have the robbers," cried the courier.