But I made little of the matter, and, drowsy from a broken night's rest, soon fell into a doze.

I was alone in the carriage and could sleep without fear or danger.

I was awakened by our noontide halt.

Here I saw Bauer again.

After taking a basin of soup, I went to the telegraph bureau to send a message to my wife; the receipt of it would not merely set her mind at case, but would also ensure word of my safe progress reaching the queen.