But our information respecting their arrangements was always earlier and surer than theirs concerning our movements.

During this interval when, although we travelled an average of fifteen miles a day, we considered ourselves resting, we received the kindest attentions everywhere; frequently finding a rude mountain cabin furnished with excellent beds and every delicacy.

But we pined to be more at large.

We had interviews with clergymen and others, who discussed various projects of escape.
Among the rest, it was proposed to my comrade to accompany a lady--who was about leaving for London--in the dress and character of a servant-maid.

He was well fitted for such disguise, being extremely young and having very delicate features.