But, when you do see him, and if my letter has not then reached him, tell him it is coming by ship to New York.

As for you and your comrades, I wish you a safe journey whithersoever you go.

An aide-de-camp will give the three of you, as you go out, passports which will be your safe conduct until you reach the borders of Canada.

Of course, I cannot speak with certainty concerning anything that will happen to you beyond that point.

Mr.Willet, I am sorry that a sword such as yours is not French." Willet bowed, and so did Robert.