23/30 He is quartered at the officers' house, facing the palace. You will take your horse round there, and await his arrival. He will show you where it is to be stabled. You are released from all regimental duty until further orders." The man saluted and retired, without the slightest change of face to show whether the appointment was agreeable to him, or otherwise. After he had dismounted, Lindsay and Fergus rode across to their quarters. |