There might be another courier in pursuit besides the man whom Gaydon kept a prisoner.

Wogan was devoured with a fever of impatience.

It seemed to him hours before the Prince's secretary returned to him.

The secretary handed him back his passport, and on the part of the Prince made a speech full of civilities.
"Here's a great deal of jam, sir," said Wogan.

"I misdoubt me but what there's a most unpalatable pill hidden away in it." "Indeed," said the secretary, "the Prince begs you to be content and to wait for the post-horses to return." "Ah, ah!" cried Wogan, "but that's the one thing I cannot do.