"Doubtless this was the very troop of Uhlans of which the Alsatian had caught a glimpse.

He is clever and swift and I've no doubt he found a covert." "I'm sorry we had to leave him," said Lannes, "but there was no other choice.

I came to the tree to examine the flag, and being above I saw the Uhlans nearby before you did.

Then I heard your shout and dropped down.

But as I knew the Uhlans were coming for us I made you jump almost before you knew it, and we got away by a hair.